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The City of St. John's calculates the municipal tax for your property based on the property's assessed value multiplied by the current mill rate. A mill rate is the method used to determine the taxes that are to be paid on a property. The City of St. John's has used mill rates since 1982.
Water tax is calculated on a per unit basis. Please note: Residential property owners may be eligible for an exemption for a subsidiary apartment that is not being rented or in not occupied. Apply here.
Current Tax Rates
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
with water and sewer services |
8.3 mils |
8.3 mills |
7.7 mills |
|
with either water or sewer services |
7.8 mils |
7.8 mills |
7.2 mills |
|
without water & sewer services |
7.3 mils |
7.3 mills |
6.7 mills |
|
vacant land |
8.3 mils |
8.3 mills |
7.7 mills |
|
senior citizens (GIS recipients) |
25% reduction |
25% reduction |
25% reduction |
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
with water and sewer services |
26.9 mils |
26.9 mills |
26.1 mills |
|
with either water or sewer service |
26.4 mils |
26.4 mills |
25.6 mills |
|
without water and sewer services |
25.9 mils |
25.9 mills |
25.1 mills |
|
vacant land |
13.45 mils |
13.45 mills |
13.05 mills |
|
utility tax |
2.5% - gross revenue |
2.5% - gross revenue |
2.5% - gross revenue |
|
accommodation tax |
4% of the amount |
4% of the amount |
4% of the amount |
|
Business Improvement Area (BIA) downtown development area only |
0.8 of a mill added to the commercial |
0.8 of a mill added to the commercial |
0.8 of a mill added to the commercial |
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
$670.00 |
$625.00 |
$620.00 |
|
Commercial |
$670.00 |
$625.00 |
$620.00 |
| Monthly consumption/ base charge | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Per 1000 gallons |
$6.76 |
$6.31 |
$6.26 |
|
Per cubic meter |
$1.49 |
$1.39 |
$1.38 |
|
5/8" meter |
$29.30 |
$29.30 |
$29.30 |
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