Residents in Amherst, Nova Scotia, will see stable property tax rates for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. While the Municipality of Cumberland council recently approved its own operating and capital budgets at a special meeting on March 30, 2026, the Town of Amherst maintains its own independent tax structure.
For the 2026-2027 period, the residential property tax rate in Amherst is set at $1.67 per $100 of assessment. This rate has remained consistent for multiple consecutive fiscal years. Commercial property owners in the town will also see their rate stay at $4.47 per $100 of assessment. In addition to these property taxes, Amherst property owners are responsible for uniform annual charges of $103.50 for wastewater treatment and $250 for solid waste collection.
During the same March 30 meeting where the municipal budget was finalized, the Municipality of Cumberland announced a change in its administrative leadership. Chief Administrative Officer Greg Herrett, who has served in the role for the municipality, declared his retirement effective September 30, 2026. The Municipality of Cumberland budget approved by council, which includes a $43.2-million operating budget and a $13.3-million capital budget, was led by Mayor Rod Gilroy and the municipal council.
While the Municipality of Cumberland manages the surrounding rural areas, the Town of Amherst continues to operate its own financial planning and services separately. Amherst property owners can find further information regarding local tax classifications through the town’s official website.
