The Municipality of the District of Shelburne provides a property tax exemption for low income earners who are residents of the Municipality. The property tax exemption is for up to $ 200.00 on the 2010/11 property taxes and is provided to the property owners whose total income from all sources, including the income of other family members residing in the household, of less than $ 18,000.00 for the 2009 calendar year. The individual must be assessed for all or a portion of the property and it must be their place of residence.

For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at 136 Hammond Street, Shelburne, NS or phone 902-875-3544 ext 222 during normal business hours.  Applications must be filed by August 31, 2010.