Trenton, Nova Scotia

Committees of Council

The Town has formed multiple Committees of Council to assist in shaping our community's future. The purpose of the Committees is to provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of issues.

Each Committee will consist of at least one representative of Town Council, Town staff as required, and volunteer citizens from Trenton. Some committees may also include members from local groups/organizations, the Trenton business community or subject matter experts. Some Committees have additional requirements and qualification criteria such as skills and experience which is established in the Terms of Reference (table below). 

Looking to become involved?

We encourage those interested to get involved and contribute to our community's growth and success!

pdf Commitee Application Form (1.21 MB)

Applications must be submitted to the Town Administration Office:

Town of Trenton
PO Box 328
120 Main Street
Trenton, NS
B0K 1X0

Tel: 902-752-5311
Fax: 902-752-0090

All applicants will be notifed once the final approval of appointments is given by Council.

Committee Procedural Policy

Applicants should also review the Committee Procedural Policy as it is important for all members to understand the governing rules and operating principles of the Committees:

pdf COM-20231010 - Committee Procedural Policy (195 KB)

Current Committees of Council

Request for Tax Certificate

A tax certificate is a statement of property taxes levied and outstanding, which is usually requested by a lawyer in relation to the closing of a real estate transaction. 

The current fee for a tax certificate is $20.00. Cheques should be made payable to the Town of Trenton.

Request a Tax Certificate

Tax certificate requests must be made in writing and can be sent along with payment to:

Town of Trenton
P.O. Box 328
Trenton, NS
B0K 1X0

Requests can also be submitted via fax: 902-752-0090 or email: 

To avoid delay, a minimum of five (5) business days are required when requesting tax certificates from the Town of Trenton.

Tenders & Requests for Proposals

This page is used to provide interested parties the ability to identify tenders and other procurement opportunities issued by the Town of Trenton. All Town of Trenton tender opportunities can also be found on the Nova Scotia Tender Notices website.

The Town of Trenton reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, received as a result of a tender request, and to negotiate in any manner necessary to best serve the interest of the Town of Trenton.

Current Tender / RFP Opportunities

Requesting Documents

See invitation to tender files listed above for details on how to request specific tender documents. 

Property Taxes

The Town of Trenton invoices property tax bills to all property owners twice each year. The tax year covers the fiscal period of April 1^st to March 31^st.

Interim Tax Bill

The interim (or first) tax bill is sent out by mail in early April annually, due May 31. The interim tax bill is based on 50 per cent of the current year’s estimated taxes, using the current year’s assessment of your property value (as sent out by PVSC each January) and calculated using the previous fiscal year's tax rates (as set by Council each spring).

Final Tax Bill

The second and final bill is sent out by mail in early September annually, due October 31. The final tax bill is calculated using the current assessment with the current year’s rates, less the amount you already paid from the interim bill.

Current Tax Rates (2025/26) & Property Assessments

Tax calculations are based on the taxable assessed value of the property multiplied by the applicable tax rate.

Residential - $2.04*
Commercial - $4.10*
Fire Protection Rate - $0.145*
*for every $100 of assessed value

Solid Waste User Fee - Annual flat rate $146.00 per dwelling unit (Waste Management)

The taxable assessed value is determined by the Property Valuation Services Corporation. Property owners can obtain detailed information on their property by accessing their "My Property Report" at www.pvsc.ca. You will need to enter your Assessment Account Number (AAN) and PIN access number found on the upper right-hand corner of your assessment notice. For more information, you can contact PVSC at 1-800-380-7775.

Payment Options

There are several options for owners to pay their Property Taxes in Trenton:

• In-person at Town Hall (120 Main Street, Trenton) Town Hall public office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
• Online Banking - Use your Municipal Account Number found on your tax bill for online banking. The 8 digit account number needed will be numbers only (12345678) unlike your customer code which has letters & numbers (ABCDE001) - do not use this code for online banking.
• Mailed Cheques - Cheques can be made out to "Town of Trenton" and mailed to: Town of Trenton, P.O. Box 328, Trenton, NS B0K 1X0
• At your local bank branch - Bring your tax bill to your local bank branch for payment. 
• Direct Payment Plan - To set up a direct payment plan, please complete the pdf Pre-Authorized Payment Plan – Acknowledgement Form (945 KB) and submit to Town Hall with a void cheque or automatic withrawal form from your banking institution. For more information, please contact Town Hall at 902-752-5311.

Late Payments

The total amounts billed must be paid by the due date to avoid interest charges. Interest will accumulate at 1.25% per month to all outstanding taxes following the due date.

Online payments may take 2-3 business days (Monday to Friday) to be processed by your bank. For this reason, payments do not reach the Town on the same day the payment is made. For example, payments made late Saturday or on Sunday are not likely to be received by the Town until at least Tuesday. Banking institutions are closed on many holidays which will also affect their processing time. Please take this into consideration as interest may be charged if the payment has not reached the Town by the billing due date.

Cheques mailed to the Town are processed when they are received. This means the cheque date is not considered the actual payment date. Please take this into consideration when mailing payments by cheque. To ensure payments are received in a timely manner, consider post-dating your cheque and mailing it early enough to be received and processed by the Town prior to/on the billing due date.

Property Tax Sales

Tax Accounts that are two (2) years in arrears are subject to Tax Sale Proceedings and may be sold at a Public Auction in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. The Town conducts a tax sale annually in June. Leading up to the Tax Sale, notifications will be published twice in a local newspaper and on the Town's website.

• pdf ADM-20230711 - Tax Sale Policy (138 KB)

Understanding Your Tax Bill

The information below will help residential property owners understand the information on their tax bills:

• pdf Understanding Your Final Tax Bill 2024-25 (358 KB)
• pdf Understanding Your Interim Tax Bill 2025-26 (339 KB)

Town Property Tax Exemption

The Application for Property Tax Exemption is available to any person assessed to a taxable property in the Town of Trenton; currently lives in the home; and whose total income from all sources for the 2024 year was less than $29,315 (total income means total household income excluding war veteran’s allowance or pension paid pursuant to the Pension Act).

Applicants must provide proof of income & the application signature MUST be witnessed at Town Hall (120 Main Street).

The full policy can be found here:

• pdf FIN-20220614 - Low Income Tax Relief (103 KB)

Applications can be picked up at Town Hall during public office hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm). If you wish to print the application at home, it is available by clicking on this application link:

• pdf Application for Tax Exemption 2025-26 (911 KB)

The maximum exemption granted is $279.00

All applications must be completed and returned to Town Hall no later than Friday, August 29, 2025. 

Nova Scotia Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

The 2025 application period for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, which helps low-income seniors with their municipal residential property taxes, opens July 1st. The program offers eligible seniors a rebate of half of their property taxes, up to $800.

For full program details, please visit the Provincial site:

• NS Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

You require a Municipal Property Tax Sheet completed by the Town of Trenton prior to submitting your application. To have a form completed, please contact the Town Administration Office (120 Main Street) during public office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Phone: 902-752-5311

All applications must be submitted no later than December 31, 2025.

Staff Directory

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I be receiving my tax bill in the mail?

Rent property taxes levied by the Town of Trenton are billed in installments as follows: 50% of the last period's taxes are billed on April 1st of each year and due on the last business day in May. The remainder of the current year tax levy is billed on September 1st and due on the last business day of October.

When will I be receiving my next water bill?

Water bills are sent quarterly (December, March, June, September). The Town recently undertook installation of water meters throughout the Town. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 902-752-5311.

Why do I (as a resident and taxpayer) need to pay for water that has been treated?

The Town of Trenton is committed to drinking water safety, and has been for years. The Town uses a multiple-barrier approach to water treatment and system management. The first barrier is "Keeping Clean Water Clean." This is acheived by protecting the sources from contamination.

The next main line of defence - "Making it Safe"- involves various steps to remove natural or man-made impurities. This is acheived by using adequate treatment methods to remove the impurities, including disinfection to inactivate micro-organisms, and effective operation of the treatment facility and distribution system. Chlorine is an effective disinfectant and is used to ensure confidence at the tap.

The final step in an effective multiple-barrier drinking water protection strategy is "Proving it's Safe." The Town continually monitors the water quality and takes swift, corrective action when deficiencies are identified.

When is the next Council meeting and how can I be placed on the agenda?

Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month. At the end of each meeting, the floor will be open to anyone who wishes to speak. For more information, please visit the Council Meetings page listed under the Town Hall section.

Can water bills and taxes be paid on-line or by telephone banking?

Yes, all water bills and taxes can be paid on-line or by telephone banking. Please call Town Hall for details at 902-752- 5311.

How do I find out who owns a particular piece of land?

You can contact the Planning & Development Dept.

Why doesn't the Town plow out senior's driveways?

The Town does not plow out senior's driveways because of insurance and liability issues.

Council Meetings

All Town Council & Committee of the Whole meetings take place at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers
(Second floor of the Administration Building - 120 Main Street, Trenton).

Town Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month.

(Please see below for schedule changes due to holidays in 2025)

The public is welcome to attend both meetings.

2025 Meeting Schedule

* 2025 Schedule Changes:

• The November 2025 Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 due to Remembrance Day (Nov.11).
• The September 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025 due to the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sept.30).

Live Streaming

Town Council Meetings only will be available for viewing online beginning July 2024.

The Live Streaming service is available by visiting the Town’s YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TownofTrentonNS

You can also search @TownofTrentonNS on YouTube – it should be the top result for that search.

Please be aware that residents will not be able to comment or ask questions during the live streaming.

For any questions &/or concerns, please contact:

Town Council
 

Administration Office
120 Main Street, Trenton NS
Public Office Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
(excluding holidays)
Tel: 902-752-5311

Town Council

Photo (Back Row from Left): Councillor Donnie Cullen, Deputy Mayor Nicole LeBlanc, Councillor Stephanie MacKinnon & Councillor Scott Cameron; (Front Row): Mayor Alec Dove & Chief Administrative Officer Alanna Grover

Your Town Council consists of a Mayor, and four (4) Town Councillors, each elected for a four-year term. Trenton voters elect the Mayor and Councillors, while the Deputy Mayor is selected and appointed through a Council motion annually. Councillors do not represent a specific district or ward, but rather each serves the Town as a whole.

Connect with Council

Have a question or concern you want to send to Council? Email 

Meet Your Mayor & Council

Government

Welcome to the Town of Trenton Administration Office (Town Hall) located at 120 Main Street, Trenton.

Town Hall - Public Office Hours

Monday through Friday (excluding holidays - see list below)
9:00am to 4:00pm

Phone: (902) 752-5311
Fax: (902) 752-0090

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 328
Trenton, Nova Scotia
B0K 1X0

2025 Holiday Office Closures

Town Hall will be CLOSED on the following dates, reopening on the first business day following each holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience.