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Distribution of 2026 Property Assessments

The City of St. John’s has begun the distribution of Property Assessments for 2026. Residents should receive their assessments by post mail within the upcoming weeks. Property owners can also view their current and previous year property assessments online via our Property Assessment Search Application.

Property Assessments take place on a two-year assessment cycle and 2026 is a reassessment year. The assessed value of everyone’s property is set as of a base date. This ensures that each property...

Notice of Registration - 34 New Cove Road

Take notice that St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 16, 2024, and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 48, 2024, adopted on January 14, 2025, and approved on March 25, 2025, have been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of the St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 16, 2024, is to redesignate land at 34 New Cove Road from the Institutional District to the Residential District, to allow an Apartment Building...

Residential Re-Leaf Tree Planting: Vouchers Available

The City has opened the Residential Re-Leaf program, where St. John's residents can apply for a $200 voucher towards the purchase of a tree to plant on their property. There are 175 vouchers available.

Applications can be submitted directly by filling out an online form:

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An alternate format is available to submit via email at pwadmin@stjohns.ca or in person at the Access Centre on the first floor of City Hall during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Applications...

Trail Explorers Launch Summer Sessions

The City of St. John’s is pleased to share its latest schedule for the Trail Explorers Program, designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful trails throughout the city, promoting health, wellness, and community connection.

The program is offered year-round, featuring a different trail, time, and meeting location each week. Trails are rated on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest. The schedule for...

City Council Meeting Recap: May 6, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on May 6, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Fees Reduced for Parklet Program

In response to feedback from the business community, City Council voted to eliminate the portion of fees previously charged to recoup lost parking...