Halifax Property Tax 2026 — Mill Rate 1.1970%
Nova Scotia · annual residential property tax · municipal levy (separate from CRA income tax)
Quick answer — annual property tax on a $580,000 home
$6,943 /year
≈ $579/month escrow · mill rate 1.1970%
Nova Scotia's capital. Halifax residents pay Nova Scotia provincial tax — the highest top marginal rate east of Quebec — plus federal tax.
Annual property tax by home value in Halifax
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $5,985 | $499 |
| $750,000 | $8,978 | $748 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,970 | $998 |
| $1,500,000 | $17,955 | $1,496 |
| $2,000,000 | $23,940 | $1,995 |
| $3,000,000 | $35,910 | $2,993 |
Mill rate breakdown
| Component | Rate | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 0.6610% | 55.2% |
| Education (Nova Scotia) | 0.0150% | 1.3% |
| Other levies | 0.5210% | 43.5% |
| Total | 1.1970% | 100.0% |
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Note: Includes provincial mandatory contribution (deed transfer not part of annual rate). Source year 2025 final.
Frequently asked questions
What is Halifax's 2026 property tax rate?
Halifax's 2026 residential mill rate is 1.1970% (0.01197000 as a decimal). On a $580,000 home this works out to $6,943 per year, or roughly $579 per month if your lender holds the tax in escrow. Source: https://www.halifax.ca/home-property/property-taxes/tax-rates, last verified 2026-04-29.
When are Halifax property taxes due?
Halifax bills property taxes annually, typically with two or four installments through the year. Exact due dates vary by city — check https://www.halifax.ca/home-property/property-taxes/tax-rates for the current schedule. Most lenders collect property tax monthly through PITI escrow rather than waiting for the city's lump-sum due date.
How is my Halifax home assessed?
Your tax is calculated as assessed value × mill rate, not market value × mill rate. Nova Scotia uses a public assessment authority (BC Assessment, MPAC in Ontario, etc.) to set assessed values, usually updated every 1-4 years. Assessed value typically lags market value, so the same mill rate produces different effective burdens depending on assessment cycle timing.
Are Halifax property taxes deductible on my income tax return?
Property tax on your principal residence is NOT deductible federally or provincially. It only becomes deductible when the property generates rental income (line 9180 on T776) or self-employed business income (CCA / business-use-of-home on T2125). For a principal residence, the tax is a non-deductible cost of ownership.
Why does Halifax's mill rate differ from neighbouring cities?
Each Canadian municipality sets its own residential mill rate to fund local services — police, fire, transit, parks, road maintenance — plus a provincially-set education portion. Cities with higher assessed values can raise the same revenue at a lower mill rate (Vancouver, Toronto), while cities with lower assessed values often need higher rates to fund equivalent services. Compare Halifax with other Nova Scotia cities in the table above.
Source: https://www.halifax.ca/home-property/property-taxes/tax-rates · Last verified 2026-04-29