Property assessors from the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) will be visiting homes across Amherst, Nova Scotia this week as part of the province’s annual property assessment cycle. The visits, which run the week of July 14, 2026, are meant to review building permit progress and gather up-to-date property information.
Assessors will be checking on recent renovations, additions, and other changes that could affect property values. The information they collect helps determine the assessed value of each property, which is then used to calculate municipal tax bills. Amherst’s 2026/2027 residential tax rate is $1.67 per $100 of assessment, so a home assessed at $200,000 would pay about $3,340 a year in municipal property taxes.
Residents can spot the assessors by their PVSC-marked vehicles, official identification, and high-visibility vests that say “Assessor” across the back. No one needs to be home during the visit. If no one answers, the assessor will leave contact information and instructions in case a follow-up is needed.
The 2026 assessment values were mailed to property owners on January 12, 2026, and were based on market conditions as of January 1, 2025, with property condition data recorded through December 1, 2025. The deadline for appealing those assessments was February 12, 2026. The current visits are part of PVSC’s ongoing work to keep property records accurate for future assessment years.
Anyone with questions about the assessment process can call PVSC at 1-800-380-7775 or email [email protected]. More information is also available on the Town of Amherst website at amherst.ca.
