Thus, the owner of a home with an average value of $228,200 will see their tax bill increase from $2,970.69 to $3,058.41. That’s $87.71 more.
Mayor Geneviève Dubois explains that the municipal council wants to continue its efforts towards sustainable development while respecting the ability of citizens to pay.
The city opens up new sources of income. It taxes vacant commercial space higher, allowing it to recoup $35,900.
While 87% of our income comes from property taxes, if we’re to save citizens’ wallets, we need to take steps to diversify our income, and we’ve worked hard to get there. It’s just a start!
the mayor explained in a press release.
The municipality also wants to avoid urban sprawl and is proposing a new reform to encourage developers to opt for the design of neighborhoods based on the values of sustainable development and, above all, for their densification.
The city’s general director, Mathieu Audet, believes that the initiative will have environmental and economic benefits in the short, medium and long term: When a city chooses to densify, it boosts its economy, makes social strides, particularly in creating affordable housing, and continues to protect its environment. This is one of the main aspects that allows us to limit the increase in taxes within this budget.
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