Niverville residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the community’s 2026 financial plan at a public hearing on April 21, 2026. The meeting, which serves as the final step before the town council approves the budget, will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centre.
The proposed plan includes a 2.5% property tax increase, a move the town says is more modest than last year’s 4% hike. For a home with an average value of $399,800, this change is expected to result in an additional $57 in annual property taxes. Chief Administrative Officer Eric King noted that maintaining affordability was a primary focus while developing this year’s budget.
Mayor Myron Dyck pointed to continued residential and commercial growth as a major reason why the town has been able to keep tax increases below the rate of inflation. By expanding the local tax base, the council has managed to fund town operations while attempting to balance the impact on individual property owners.
While the property tax rate is rising, other costs remain steady. The town’s waste collection levy will stay at $150 per household for 2026. Residents should also note that property taxes are due by the last business day of September. Any payments made after that date will be subject to a 1.25% monthly penalty.
In addition to town taxes, local property owners contribute to education funding, which is collected by the town on behalf of the Hanover School Division. The division sets its own levies independently of the town’s municipal budget process.
Following the public hearing at 501 Centre Street, the council will move forward with second and third readings to finalize the financial plan. Residents can find more information about town services on the Town of Niverville website.
