The Seasonal Tourist Business Designation Program provides a reduced tax rate for eligible commercial properties. 

Eligible businesses are:

• Restaurants, roofed accommodations, or camping establishments
• Operated by the assessed property owner or their parent, sibling, child, grandchild, or spouse
• Closed for at least four months in the taxation year (April 1 to March 31)

How to Apply:

Application forms can be downloaded from the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) website, www.pvsc.ca, or requested by contacting PVSC at 1-800-380-7775 or inquiry@pvsc.ca.

Download Application Form

Submit your application no later than September 1 each year. PVSC does not have any jurisdiction to extend the deadline or accept late applications.

Completed forms can be submitted to PVSC by:

• Mail: Property Valuation Services Corporation, 6 – 15 Arlington Place, Truro NS, B2N 0G9
• Email: inquiry@pvsc.ca
• Fax: 1-888-339-4555 (within North America) or 1-902-893-6101 (outside North America)

Businesses must apply for designation every year. A separate application must be completed for each seasonal tourist business. 

If you need assistance to complete your application or need additional information, please visit www.pvsc.ca or call PVSC at 1-800-380-7775.