The Village of Pugwash is one of 20 incorporated villages in Nova Scotia.
The Village services provided include parks and recreation, festivals and the provision, care and maintenance of sidewalks. The Village staff and commissioners work closely with all other levels of government to ensure that all services are maintained and that new services, such as water supply, are provided in a timely and appropriate manner.
The Village affairs are overseen by a team of five elected commissioners who work to provide the best services possible to village ratepayers. The village staff provide those services and advise the commission when new or different services are required.
The rights, restrictions and services that can be offered by a Village are described in the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act. Chapter 18 pertains specifically to Villages.
Boundaries of the Village of Pugwash
2025 Village Taxes
Residential: 37c on every $100 of assessed value
Commercial: 44c on every $100 of assessed value
The assessed value of a property is adjusted annually. Taxes are used to provide the services listed below (see Village Services). These are services that are not otherwise provided by the Municipality of Cumberland.
2023 Municipality of Cumberland Taxes
Residential: $1.14 on every $100 of assessed value
Commercial: $2.71 on every $100 of assessed value
Fore more financial information, please go to this page.
2024 Financial Report
2025 Budget