Municipal Budgets
The Municipality’s budget determines how much money the municipality will bring in and spend within a year. It determines the level of service provided to East Hants residents and guides decisions on spending. The 2025/2026 overall Municipal Operating Budget is $51.1 Million.
The Operating Budget provides detailed information on property assessments and year over year variances in the cost of municipal programs, services and revenues. It outlines information on tax burden, tax rates, area rates, provincial transfers, protective services (RCMP and Fire) and municipal reserves. Approximately 80% of the funds for the operating budget comes from property taxes. The remaining comes from provincial grants and user fees.
The Capital Budget provides detailed information on the five year capital plan for the Municipality and funds infrastructure that supports service delivery. It pays for sidewalks, streetlights, water and wastewater. The capital budget is primarily funded from reserves, development charges, funding from other levels of government and from borrowing funds.
The Operational Business Plans outline the priority initiatives and department budgets for the six municipal departments and Municipal Council.
The East Hants Water Utility budget is set in accordance with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Water Utility Accounting & Reporting Handbook.
