Everything you need to know about property taxes in Lockeport, including rates, due dates, and payment options.
Tax Rates (2023/2024)
| Property Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Residential | $2.40 per $100 of assessment |
| Commercial | $5.41 per $100 of assessment |
Billing Schedule
Interim Bill
- Mailed late April
- Due: May 31
Final Bill
- Mailed late September
- Due: October 31
Late Payment Interest: 16% per annum on overdue taxes
How to Pay
Online Banking The easiest way to pay. Add “TOWN OF LOCKEPORT – TAXES” as a payee through your bank and enter your Assessment Account Number from your tax bill.
By Cheque
- In person at Town Hall, or
- By mail to: Box 189, Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0
Please include your payment stub or account number with mailed payments.
Cash Accepted in person at Town Hall only. Please do not send cash by mail.
Credit Card Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express through Plastiq, a third-party payment service.
- Service fee: 2.9% of your payment amount (charged by Plastiq, not the Town)
- Example: A $500 tax payment = $514.50 total
- Contact Plastiq: 1-844-PLASTIQ or support@plastiq.com
- Available: 24/7
Other Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tax Certificate | $20.00 |
| Deed Transfer Tax | 1.5% of purchase price |
Tax Sale
Properties with outstanding taxes may be subject to tax sale. Information on upcoming tax sales is posted on our News & Announcements page.
Questions?
Town Office Phone: (902) 656-2216 Email: townoflockeport@ns.sympatico.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.