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Audit Committee Members Wanted

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Published: 28 July 2025

The West Hants Regional Municipality is looking for three (3) WHRM residents interested in joining the Audit Committee.

Meetings are held about four (4) times each year, typically in the evening and either in-person or virtual (if needed)

For more details, visit https://www.westhants.ca/employment-opportunities/

Please submit a letter of interest highlighting your financial experience. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on September 30, 2025!

For further information, contact Carlee Rochon, Director of Financial Services at:

902-798-8391 ext. 103 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2025-26 Assistance Rebates - Application Deadline July 31

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Published: 08 July 2025

Residential Property Tax Assistance / Utility Assistance

APPLICATION DEADLINE - JULY 31, 2025 

If household total income does not exceed $46,414 for 2024, property owners, sewer customers and bulk water purchasers may be eligible for a rebate. Rebates will be issued to qualifying applicants as follows:

 - up to 50% of the current year's property taxes to a maximum amountof $403.60 for property owners

- up to 50% of the previous year’s sewer costs to a maximum amountof $201.80 for municipal sewer customers

- up to 50% of the previous year's bulk water purchases to a maximum amountof $201.80 for bulk water purchasers not on municipal sewer 

Additional qualifiers apply.

Qualified applicants receive a rebate in the form of a credit applied to their tax or sewer account, dependent upon the program. 2024 CRA Notices of Assessment are required as proof of income for all adults residing in your household.

↑Click the icon above for links to the supporting policies and to download the application form.

Questions? Call 902-798-8391, Ext. 138 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Council Sets 2025 - 2026 Tax Rate

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Published: 25 June 2025

2025-2026 property tax rates can be found below. These tables display residential, resource and commercial rates by area for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. 

Supporting budget documents will be posted in July.

For questions regarding property taxes please reach out to our Tax Clerk. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-798-8391, Ext.106.

Coastal Hazard Map

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Published: 13 May 2025

Did you know this new tool exists?

This Coastal Hazard Map is a tool you can use to make informed decisions and support action.

The map shows what storm surge during a high tide could look like today and in the years 2050 and 2100 with sea level rise.

Check it out at https://novascotia.ca/coastal-climate-change/docs/coastal-hazard-map-user-guide.pdf