Taxes & Assessments

What Is Property Assessment?

Property assessment is the process of establishing a property dollar value for property tax purposes. Property tax is an “ad valorem” tax based on the principle that the amount of tax paid should depend on the value of the property owned. Although income and sales taxes are the main sources of revenue for the provincial and federal governments, property tax remains the major source of local government revenue. From within the community, property tax helps finance services such as garbage collection, water and sewer, parks and leisure, and fire protection. All properties in Brigus, both residential and commercial, are assessed by the Municipal Assessment Agency and are based on market values. Assessments are completed every three years.

The Municipal Assessment Agency determines the fair market value of the properties in a municipality. After all real property has been assessed, the council uses this information to set the mil rate. The mil rate is then used to establish individual tax bills. The local Council sets the rate, calculates and sends the tax bills, and collects the taxes.

1. Tax payments can be made at the Town Hall between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Friday. Closed from 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch.
2. You can mail your payment to the Town of Brigus, PO Box 220, Brigus, NL, A0A 1K0.
3. Visa/MasterCard payments are accepted over the phone by calling the Town Hall. Call 709-528-4588.
4. Pre-authorized debit directly from your Visa/MasterCard is also acceptable. Please contact the Town Hall to make arrangements.
5. Postdated cheques.
6. Payments by the mortgage holder of the property.