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Fees & rates — Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, schedule scope: Property tax rates, business tax rates, residential and commercial development fees and permits, and other municipal fees for Witless Bay 2026; notable fees: New residential development permit $250; new commercial development permit $0.50/sq ft (min $500); home based business tax $250 annually; tax certificate residential $275, commercial $400; NSF fee $50; effective date: 2026. Source: Town of Witless Bay 2026 Tax and Fee Structure, verified 2026-06-05.

Town of Witless Bay 2026 Tax and Fee Structure adopted bylaw

schedule scope	Property tax rates, business tax rates, residential and commercial development fees and permits, and other municipal fees for Witless Bay 2026	"TOWN OF WITLESS BAY 2026 TAX AND FEE STRUCTURE"
notable fees	New residential development permit $250; new commercial development permit $0.50/sq ft (min $500); home based business tax $250 annually; tax certificate residential $275, commercial $400; NSF fee $50	"New Residential Development Application Fee $50, Permit Fee $250.00"; "New Commercial Development...Permit Fee $0.50 /sq ft (Minimum $500.00)"; "Home Based Business/Home Occupation $250.00 Annually"
effective date	2026	"An 8% discount will be applied to residential property taxes paid in full by March 31, 2026"

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Witless Bay 2026 consolidated fee schedule: residential and commercial development permit fees, variance, subdivision, business operation fees, tax certificates, NSF fees, road deposit. Official town document.