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Fees & rates — Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, schedule scope: Property taxes, water/sewer rates, business tax, development/permit fees, and other municipal fees for 2025; notable fees: Residential property tax 7.0 mils; water/sewer residential $384/yr; building permit new residence greater of $0.10/sqft or $200; dog/cat licence $10.00; business tax minimum $250; effective date: 2025-01-01 for business tax; March 31, 2025 due date for property taxes levied in 2025. Source: Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates, verified 2026-06-05.

Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates adopted bylaw

schedule scope	Property taxes, water/sewer rates, business tax, development/permit fees, and other municipal fees for 2025	"2025 TAXES AND RATES"
notable fees	Residential property tax 7.0 mils; water/sewer residential $384/yr; building permit new residence greater of $0.10/sqft or $200; dog/cat licence $10.00; business tax minimum $250	"Residential 7.0 mils"; "Residential $384.00 per year"; "The greater of $0.10 per sqft/$1.08 per m2 or $200"; "Dog/Cat License $10.00"; "Minimum business tax is $250.00"
effective date	2025-01-01 for business tax; March 31, 2025 due date for property taxes levied in 2025	"DUE DATE for taxes levied in 2025 is due March 31, 2025"; "All business tax is due January 1st"

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Annual schedule setting property tax mill rates (7.0 mils residential, 8.0 mils commercial), business tax rates by category, water and sewer rates, development and permit fees, sign fees, occupancy permit fees, dog/cat licence fees, and tax remission thresholds for 2025.