Municipal Grant application
Each year the Town accepts grant applications as per our Municipal Grant Policy. Applications must be submitted no later than December 31 for the next fiscal year budget. Applicants recieved after the deadline will not be considered.
Grant approval takes place when the town approves its General Operating budget in April of each year.
If your organization has been approved for grant funding, the listing will be posted on this page. A list of grants for the 2019/20 year can be found here: pdf Grants 2019 (178 KB)
Please submit grant applications to:
Aundrea Currie
Finance Manager
Subject: Municipal Grant Application
The annual deadline for grant applications for each upcoming budget year is December 31st.
Nova Scotia Provincial Seniors Rebate Program
Please visit the site below for more information on this property tax rebate for Seniors:
Nova Scotia Seniors Rebate Program
Low Income Property Tax Exemption
Each year, the Council sets a general exemption rate in accordance with Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act.
This exemption applies to taxpayers in the Municipality whose household taxable income does not exceed the limits set by Council, as outlined below.
The table below shows the total household income limits, as well as the corresponding property tax exemption amounts:
Town of Truro Low Income Tax Exemption
| 2019/20 | 2018/9 | 2017/18 | 2016/17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Income | $26,670 | $26,224 | $25,913 | $25,530 |
| Exemption Rate | 214 | $211 | $208 | $205 |
Please complete the form below to apply for the Town of Truro Low Income Property Tax Exemption (this form must be returned to the Town Hall):
pdf Low Income Property Tax Exemption Form 2019 20 (215 KB)