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Property tax & assessment — Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, tax rate: Residential: 5.25 mils (min $500.00); Commercial: 10.0 mils (min $500.00); Vacant Land: 5.25 mils (min $300.00 per parcel); due dates: All taxes are due and payable by June 30, 2026; 8% discount if residential property taxes paid in full by March 31, 2026; penalty interest: Simple interest on arrears will be applied at 1.5% per month or 18% per annum. 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

tax rate	Residential: 5.25 mils (min $500.00); Commercial: 10.0 mils (min $500.00); Vacant Land: 5.25 mils (min $300.00 per parcel)	"Residential 5.25 mils (minimum $500.00)" / "Commercial 10.0 mils (minimum $500.00)" / "Vacant Land (per parcel) 5.25 mils (minimum $300.00 per parcel)"
due dates	All taxes are due and payable by June 30, 2026; 8% discount if residential property taxes paid in full by March 31, 2026	"All taxes are due and payable by June 30, 2026" / "8% discount will be applied to residential property taxes paid in full by March 31, 2026"
penalty interest	Simple interest on arrears will be applied at 1.5% per month or 18% per annum	"Simple interest on arrears will be applied at 1.5% per month or 18% per annum"

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Witless Bay 2026 property tax (5.25 mils residential, 10 mils commercial), business tax rates by category, 8% early-payment discount, arrears interest at 18% per annum. Official consolidated tax structure document.