Taxes

Water and sewage rates

In 2019, the cost to each residence is $940. For clients with water meters, the rate is $3.5206 per cubic metre. There are several ways to pay your bill.

Why are these fees charged?

Income raised through this service offers residents:

• quality drinking water
• collection and treatment of wastewater
• maintenance of the drinking water distribution system
• maintenance of the sewage system 

If you divide the total amount by the number of days in a year, water and sewage services are offered for $2.58/day per residence - a very affordable cost for quality service.

Property taxes

Property taxes are paid by every person who owns property in New Brunswick. Service New Brunswick is responsible for annual property assessments. The Department of Finance is responsible for billing and collecting all property taxes, including municipal property taxes, which are then remitted to the municipalities.

In 2019, the tax rate is $1.6295 per $100 of appraisal.