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Course Description

This online course is 18 learning hours over six weeks, including 4.5 hours of live online sessions. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 3 hours each week on coursework. Students may choose to complete more hours of work on the course in order to explore the content in more depth. 


Property taxes are an important revenue source for municipalities. In this course you will explore policy issues and frameworks of analysis as they pertain to property tax. You will learn how to define and calculate property tax, set tax rates, and you will discuss measures, relief, and tax reform. 

Course Outline

Module 1: The Role of Property Tax in Municipal Finance

Module 2: Property Assessments in Nova Scotia

Module 3: Calculation of Property Tax

Module 4: Property Tax Relief Strategies

Module 5: Administration of Property Tax

Module 6: Property Tax Reform in Nova Scotia

What You Will Learn

  • Explain the important role of property tax in municipal finance in Canada
  • Analyze the economic effects of property tax
  • Describe what is included in the property tax base and what types of properties are excluded
  • Explain how the assessment system works
  • Describe how property tax rates can be set to achieve different objectives
  • Explain the tax sale process
  • Analyze property tax reform initiatives in Nova Scotia and evaluate their effectiveness

Microcredential

Property Taxation

This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.

Learn more about this microcredential here.

Notes

The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Recommended For

  • Public sector professionals
  • Financial analysts
  • Policy analysts
     

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Property Taxation and Assessment
Section Schedule
May 22, 2026 to Jul 03, 2026
Type
Online - Self-Paced
Dates
May 22, 2026 to Jul 03, 2026
Type
Online - Scheduled
Days
Monday
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 29, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Total Learning Hours
18.0
Location
  • Online Campus - Atlantic Time
Instruction Delivery Method(s)
Blended - Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $625.00
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Required Software
Students will require a webcam and microphone to participate in live sessions. This course requires a Dalhousie NetID. If you do not currently have a NetID, a NetID will be assigned to you, and—after registration—you will receive an email on how to claim your account. Once you have claimed your account, you will login to the Student Portal under the heading "I have a NetID Username and Password" on the far left of the login screen.
Reading List / Textbook
There are no required textbooks for this course. All readings will be within the course platform.
Section Notes

This course has scheduled written assignments and discussions within the term time frame. There will also be three facilitated online sessions - click on View Details for dates. *Please note: live session dates and times may change, and will be finalized six weeks prior to course start date.* 

The course site will be open at 4:00 PM Atlantic Time on the course start date.

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