Heritage Properties Incentive Program
The Town of Yarmouth has a Heritage Incentive Program in which Municipally Registered Heritage Properties located within the Town of Yarmouth are eligible for matched financial support for exterior conservation work.
This is an annual program in which owners of Town registered Heritage Properties may apply for 50% cost-sharing support from the Town to aid in exterior renovations to their property to an annual maximum of $2,000.
This program is administered by the Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee. Council has dedicated $7,000 annually to be distributed for this program. Property owners may apply for cost-sharing support once (1) per year and will be awarded funding up to twice in any five (5) year period.
Priority is given to applications:
For the preservation and restoration of historical structural and weatherproofing
elements over cosmetic improvements;- For publicly visible features;
- And/or Supported by a Building Conservation Plan that has been prepared by an
architect, building inspector, engineer or other qualified restoration professional.
A few recipients of previous grants were 225 Main Street, 37 Alma Street, 23 Clements & 3 Sycamore Street. Check out these beautiful homes and the work that has been done.
- pdf Municipal Heritage Incentive Program Application Form(163 KB)
- pdf Letter to Heritage Property Owners(199 KB)
- pdf Process and Timeline(60 KB)
Updates to the Heritage Property Act Heritage Property Act were made in December 2010.
Mayor's Welcome
Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth, our home on the edge of everywhere.
Yarmouth was founded in 1761, and over the generations, we've built a reputation for hard-working industry, warm hospitality and a deep sense of our shared history. Our roots in the ocean and the golden age of sail are all around us – from our historic waterfront and Victorian architecture to our marine industries and world-renowned seafood. Yarmouth has something for everyone, including a thriving cultural scene, an emerging digital industry and strong community ties.
At the same time, our Town is facing a number of challenges. As residents, businesses, and entrepreneurs, we're working together to meet every challenge that comes our way. Through our website, we hope to keep you up-to-date with what's happening in the Town, and how we can make a difference together.
On behalf of the Council and our administration, we hope you find our website, and our town, one you will want to visit time and time again.
For more information, please contact:
Mayor Pam Mood
(902) 742-2521
Jeff Gushue, C.A.O.
Phone: (902) 742-8565
Fax: (902) 742-6244
admin@townofyarmouth.ca
Town Buildings
Need to find Town Hall or our Visitor Information Centre? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's a comprehensive list of the town buildings in Yarmouth you may be looking for, with addresses and contact info included. (We even included Google Maps!)
| Building | Address | Phone | Website | Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | 400 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G2 | (902) 742-2521 | townofyarmouth.ca | Link |
| Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association | 932 1 Hwy, Hebron, NS B5A 5Z5 | (902) 307-2457 | yarmouthandacadianshores.com | Link |
| Yarmouth Ferry Terminal | 58 Water St, Yarmouth, NS B5A | townofyarmouth.ca/ferry-terminal-and-service.html | Link | |
| Yarmouth Fire Department | 221 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A | (902) 742-7411 | townofyarmouth.ca/fire-services.html | Link |
| Yarmouth International Airport | 310 Forest St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A8 | (902) 742-6484 | yarmouthairport.ca | Link |
| Yarmouth Justice Centre | 164 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C2 | (902) 742-0500 | Link | |
| Yarmouth Mariners Centre | 45 Jody Shelley Dr, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4R3 | (902) 742-2155 | marinerscentre.com/ | Link |
| Yarmouth Public Works | 227 Pleasant St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2K2 | (902) 742-9423 | townofyarmouth.ca | Link |
| Yarmouth Recreation | 932 Highway 1, Hebron, NS B5A 5Z5 | (902) 742-8868 | yarmouthrecreation.ca | Link |
| Yarmouth Visitor Information Centre | 228 Main Street, Yarmouth, B5A 1C8 | (902) 742-5033 | yarmouthandacadianshores.com | Link |
| Yarmouth Waste Check | 309 Forest St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A8 | 1 800-569-0039 | wastecheck.ca | Link |
Community Grants
Policy Statement
The Town of Yarmouth recognizes the important and valuable contribution of groups and organizations to the recreational and cultural climate of our community and, as a matter of policy, will, upon request, consider providing financial and other assistance to enable them to promote their objectives.
Financial assistance will be classed as either operating, which is intended to cover those expenses associated with starting and operating the program and/or service; or tax, which is intended to cover property tax expenses.
Grants to Organizations Process
Important: We have made changes to our application process and deadlines. Please note the following application guidelines and deadlines as outlined in our pdf Grant Policy:(123 KB)
Tax Grants
- Tax grants will be considered once per year.
- Any group or organization applying for a tax grant must submit their application by April 15th.
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Operating Grants
- Operating grants will be considered twice per year.
- Any group or organization may only apply once per year.
- Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th.
- The maximum amount any group or organization may receive is $5000.00.
- The budget shall be split 30% for the fall intake, and 70% for the spring intake.
- Any application received after the deadline will not be considered until the next round of grants.
- Council may, at their discretion, ask any group or organization to present to Council.
Complete details can be found in our pdf Grant Policy(123 KB) , and questions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca.
Grant Applications
The Town of Yarmouth is now accepting applications for financial assistance from non-profit organizations. The first deadline for submitting applications is April 15th. If you are applying for a property tax grant, you must apply before this deadline. Any group or organization applying for an operational grant must submit their application by April 15th or September 15th. To be considered, all applications must be submitted in accordance with the Town's pdf Grant Policy Statement.(123 KB) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Download the pdf Grant Application Form(411 KB) . Paper copies can also be obtained at the Town Office, 400 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1G2, or by email request at admin@townofyarmouth.ca.
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