Town Council / Town Fees

THE TOWN OF CLARKE’S BEACH- Tax Structure 2026

Property tax (residential) 4 mils (minimum $520.00)
Vacant land tax $ 450.00
Property tax (commercial) 4 mils (minimum $520.00)

WATER & SEWER TAXES
RV Parks $35.00 per site
Water/Sewer tax $330.00 per unit
Water tax only $165.00 per unit
Vacant land w/s tax $80.00
Distilleries $1000.00

BUSINESS TAX
Public Utilities 2.5% of gross turnover
Cable companies 2.5% of gross turnover
Business where no fixed place of business: 1.5% of gross turnover
Minimum business tax $150.00
Banks 176 mils
Doctor clinic 16 mils
Funeral Homes 11 mils
Drug Stores 11 mils
Gas Bar convenience 11 mils
All other General Commercial 10 mils

Tax agreements AS PER COUNCIL BUDGET ADOPTION (2025)

PERMITS & FEES

General Repair Permit                                              $10.00

Sheds/Garages                                                        $10.00

Building Permits                                                       $50.00

Tax Certificates                                                        $80.00

Dog Licenses                                                           $10.00

Copy                                                                       20 cents per sheet

Faxes                                                                         $2.00

Water turned on after 
being shut off due to Tax arrears:                  $100.

Water/Sewer Connection permit:                   $75.00 plus all other related costs

 DUE DATE FOR 2026 TAXES:  MAY 31, 2026

Meeting held January 13, 2026

Motion to adopt made by: Stephen Dawe / Jim Giles
Be it resolved that the 2026 Tax Structure be adopted
for the Taxation Year 2026. Due Date May 31, 2026
Motion Carried  All in Favour


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