‘May have to lose my house’: Concern as Halifax considers double-digit property tax hike
Halifax Regional Council is reviewing options to reduce a projected 10.5% average property-tax increase after residents warned they cannot absorb another major escalation in living costs. Councillors reported hearing from homeowners who fear they may have to sell, while renters could face further pressure if operational costs rise for landlords. Staff have been directed to explore a mix of service reductions and new or higher user fees to bring the rate down, though any alternative still results in higher household costs. For rental housing providers, the potential tax hike adds significant financial strain at a time when affordability is already stretched across the region.
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