Municipal Services

Recreation Centre

Created: Thursday, 05 March 2015 15:19

Recreation CentreThe Recreation Complex is located at 27 Park Lane on Sherose Island and consists of an arena, curling rink, recreation centre, regulation size ball field, tennis court, playground, picnic area, outdoor swimming pool, walking trail and the community garden. There are two halls available to rent, the fees are as follows:

  1. Businesses that wish to use the facility for a meeting, may do so at the rate of $60 plus HST
  2. Private instructors renting the facility to offer programs, including exercise classes, will be charged a rental fee of $90.00, plus HST per session. Insurance coverage for such rentals shall be required including a Certificate of Insurance listing the Municipality of Barrington as ‘ Additional Insured’. The Certificate of Insurance shall be provided to the recreation director prior to the first class being held.
  3. Those who wish to use the facility for fundraising events such as dances, etc., or private events, will pay a rental fee of $180.00, plus HST, for the day or evening.
  4. Fundraising events sponsored by local non profit community groups, not including serving of alcohol, will be subject to a rental fee of $60.00 a day.
  5. Individuals who wish to use the facility for private hall rentals, ie. birthday parties, wedding or baby showers, etc., may do so at the rate of $30.00 plus HST.

For more information on renting the recreation centre, please call us at 902-637-2015.

Please note that this is a smoke free facility.

Property Valuation Services

Created: Friday, 05 September 2014 16:08

Assessments are determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC), an independent, municipally funded, not-for-profit organization that provides property assessment services and information to Nova Scotia’s municipalities and property owners.

PSVC operates in accordance with the Nova Scotia Assessment Act and internationally accepted standards for mass appraisal from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

On behalf of the Nova Scotia government and in accordance with the Nova Scotia Assessment Act, PVSC also administers the Capped Assessment Program (CAP). The Capped Assessment Program limits, or ‘caps’, the annual increase in taxable assessment for eligible residential properties to no more than the NS Consumer Price Index (CPI) for that year. Eligible properties are at least 50 per cent owned by a Nova Scotia resident, residential with less than four dwelling units or vacant resource, owner-occupied (if a condominium), and owned for at least a year, unless ownership remained within a family.

To find your assessment, visit https://www.pvsc.ca/find-assessment.

2024 Assessments

When you get your Property Assessment Notice:

  • Read every section.
  • Confirm your property details in your online “My Property Report”. You can log in with the Assessment Account Number (AAN) and PIN on your Property Assessment Notice.
  • Note the deadline to appeal your assessment. PVSC must receive your appeal within 31 days of the date on your Notice.
  • Contact PVSC if you have questions about, or disagree with, your Property Assessment Notice.

The 2024 rate for the provincial government’s Capped Assessment Program (CAP) is 3.2 per cent. The CAP rate reflects the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Nova Scotia. The CAP limits the annual increase in taxable assessment for eligible residential properties to no more than the CPI rate for the year. 

Appeal Process

The Nova Scotia Assessment Act provides an appeal process for property owners who disagree with their property assessment, ownership, or classification of their property. If you have questions about, or disagree with any of the information on your Property Assessment Notice, please contact PVSC at 1-800-380-7775, 902-893-5800 or discuss your concerns before filing an appeal. They will review your property file, explain how your assessment was determined, and answer your questions.

For more information on the appeal process, visit https://www.pvsc.ca/assessment-appeals.

Civic Numbers

Created: Friday, 05 September 2014 16:08

In accordance with the Municipality of Barrington Civic Addressing Bylaw, all dwellings and businesses must have a reflective civic sign clearly displayed on their property. Vacant properties are not issued civic numbers. A clearly visible civic number can help Police, Fire and Ambulance services find your address in an emergency. A civic address includes a: civic number; street name/type; and a community name.

Signs must be displayed on the same side of a public street or a private road as the property is located and be visible from either direction. The signs must be displayed in a location that is not obstructed from view when viewed from the closest place on the traveled portion of the public street or private road upon which the property is situated or from which it has access and shall be a minimum of 48 inches above the ground.

Posting your civic number sign correctly ensures that emergency vehicles can respond to an emergency in a timely fashion. For more information on how to obtain a civic number and civic sign, please contact the Building Inspector’s Office at 902-637-2015, ext. 230 or e-mail at  

For more information, download the civic numbering brochure.

Getting a Sign

Civic Signs can be purchased from the following businesses within the Municipality:

  • Causeway Computers (signs & posts): 902-637-3733
  • Ocean Computer: 902-637-2398
  • Passage Print & Litho: 902-745-3157
  • Pro Nova Marine: 902-723-0265

Posting a Sign

The owner if a lot on which a building is located must display and maintain their assigned civic number in the following manner:

  1. civic numbers shall be easily identified and legible;
  2. the minimum height of numbers on all properties shall not be less than four inches (100 mm);
  3. the bottom of the numbers shall be a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches above the ground;
  4. civic numbers shall either be composed of highly reflective material (white letters on a blue background work best) or be effectively illuminated during the hours of darkness;
  5. civic numbers shall be displayed on the same side of a public street or a private road as the property is located and be visible from either direction;
  6. civic numbers shall be displayed in a location which is not obstructed from view when viewed from the closest place on the traveled portion of the public street or private road upon which the property is situated or from which it has access; and civic numbers shall be displayed in a horizontal orientation.

What happens if I don't put up a civic sign?

A notice will be sent to you by mail to undertake remedial action. If compliance does not occur within 21 days, the Municipality may undertake the work the owner’s expense. Any person who violates any provision of the by-law may also be subject to a fine between $100 and $500.

Budget / Financial Statements

Created: Wednesday, 18 September 2013 11:14

 

  pdf Municipality of Barrington Budget 2017 - 18 (246 KB)

 

Property Tax Rebate

Created: Friday, 16 November 2012 15:00

Low Income Tax Exemption

The Municipality provides a property tax exemption for low income earners who are residents of the Municipality.

Applications for the 2025/26 taxation year must be filed at the Municipal Office not later than September 30, 2025

Property owners shall be eligible for an annual property tax exemption according to the following income levels and amounts (exemption granted will not exceed amount owed):

  • For those making between $0 - $25,375 the grant exemption is $400
  • For those making between $25,376 - $30,450, the grant exemption is $300
  • For those making between $30,451 - $35,525, the grant exemption is $200
  • For those making between $35,526 - $40,600, the grant exemption is $100

Applicants must provide a copy of their 2023 Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada as well as copies of the Notices of Assessment from Revenue Canada from all persons residing in the household. In order to qualify for an exemption, the Applicant’s income (Line 150 of their Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada Agency) and total income of ALL persons residing in the household (excluding War Veterans Allowance) for 2023 must not exceed the income levels listed above.

The property owner’s previous year’s rates and taxes must be paid in full at the time of their application. 

The exemption shall only be available for property owners where the property is their primary residence occupied by him/her. 

For more information, our policy is available here: Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy

To apply, please fill out this application form: pdf  Low Income Property Tax Form(231 KB)

For any questions, please visit the Municipal Office at 2447 Highway 3 in Barrington or phone 902-637-2015 during normal business hours. 

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes. Rebates are 50% of what was paid on last year’s property taxes, up to a maximum of $800.

Applications are accepted until December 31.

For more information on eligibility and the application process, go to Property Tax Rebate for Seniors.