How Property Assessments Work in Argyle | Market Value & Capped Assessment Explained

Описание: This presentation from the *Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC)* was originally delivered to Argyle Municipal Council on February 12, 2026.

During the live meeting, a technical issue prevented the public livestream from capturing the presentation audio. At the Municipality’s request, **Paul Beasley**, Regional Account Manager with PVSC, re-recorded this presentation so residents could access the full information.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• How property assessments are determined in Nova Scotia
• What “market value” means
• How the Capped Assessment Program (CAP) works
• The difference between property assessment and municipal tax rates
• How property sales, permits, and renovations factor into assessed value

Property assessments in Nova Scotia are determined independently by PVSC under provincial legislation. Municipalities, including the Municipality of Argyle, do not set property values — they set tax rates based on the assessment roll provided to them.

For questions about your individual property assessment, please contact Property Valuation Services Corporation directly:

Phone: 1-800-380-7775
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pvsc.ca

For more information about the Municipality of Argyle, visit:
https://www.munargyle.com

*Chapters*

00:00 Introduction
00:40 About PVSC
02:25 What PVSC Does
04:15 Market Value Explained
07:25 Mass Appraisal
08:50 Valuation Methods
11:05 Sales Data
13:05 Capped Assessment (CAP)
14:45 Market vs Capped Value
16:05 Argyle Assessment Roll
19:55 Sales & Permits
21:45 Appeals Overview
26:35 Contact Information