Current Tax Rates
| Category | Rate Fee | ||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Residential Realty | |||
| With water & sewer services | 7.3 mils | 7.8 mils | 8.1 mils |
| With either water or sewer services (1) | 6.8 mils | 7.3 mils | 7.6 mils |
| Without water & sewer services (1) | 6.3 mils | 6.8 mils | 7.1 mils |
| Vacant Land | 7.3 mils | 7.8 mils | 8.1 mils |
| Senior Citizens (GIS Recipients) | 25% reduction | 25% reduction | 25% reduction |
| Commercial Realty | |||
| With water & sewer services | 24.7 mils | 25.2 mils | 26.2 mils |
| With either water or sewer service (1) | 24.2 mils | 24.7 mils | 25.7 mils |
| Without water & sewer services (1) | 23.7 mils | 24.2 mils | 25.2 mils |
| Vacant Land | 12.35 mils | 12.6 mils | 13.1 mils |
| Utility Tax | 2.5% - gross revenue | 2.5% - gross revenue | 2.5% - gross revenue |
| Accommodation Tax | 4% of the amount charged on lodging |
4% of the amount charged on lodging |
4% of the amount charged on lodging |
| Business Improvement Area (BIA) (Downtown Development Area only) |
As determined to a maximum of $4,000 |
As determined to a maximum of $4,000 |
As determined to a maximum of $4,000 |
| Water Rates (per unit per year) | |||
| Residential | $580.00 | $630.00 | $615.00 |
| Commercial | $580.00 | $630.00 | $615.00 |
| Water Meter Rates | |||
| Monthly consumption rates | |||
| Per 1000 gallons | $5.72 | $6.20 | $6.04 |
| Per cubic metre | $1.25 | $1.36 | $1.32 |
| Monthly base charge : | |||
| 5/8" meter 3/4" meter 1" meter 1½" meter 2" meter 3" meter 4" meter 6" meter 8" meter 10" meter |
$29.30 $44.02 $73.28 $146.47 $233.65 $467.76 $747.72 $1,461.52 $2,337.76 $3,359.44 |
$29.30 $44.02 $73.28 $146.47 $233.65 $467.76 $747.72 $1,461.52 $2,337.76 $3,359.44 |
$29.30 $44.02 $73.28 $146.47 $233.65 $467.76 $747.72 $1,461.52 $2,337.76 $3,359.44 |
| Source: Revenue Accounting Division, City of St. John's | |||
If you would like further information, please contact the City of St. John's, Department of Financial Management
by email: finance@stjohns.ca.