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The town of Elliston was incorporated on June 15th, 1965 but has been permanently settled since 1806. The first town council was composed of the following: Gerald Tilley, Mayor; Richard Hobbs, Deputy Mayor; Arthur W. Coles, Roy Tilley, Samuel White, William J. Goodland, and Douglas Tilley, Councillors.
Elliston celebrates 50 years of being an incorporated municipality on June 15th, 2015.
Elliston's Population Trend
Population (2016): 308 Population (2011): 337 Population (2006): 306 Population (2001): 360 Population (1996): 461 Population (1991): 533 Population (1981): 527 Population (1976): 540 Population (1971): 551 Population (1966): 691 Population (1961): 678 Population (1956): 699 Population (1951): 574 Population (1945): 591 Population (1935): 863 Population (1921): 933 Population (1911): 907 Population (1901): 941 Population (1891): 951 (Population Apex) Population (1884): 870 Population (1874): 722 Population (1869): 677 Population (1857): 523 Population (1845): 336 Population (1838): 329 Population (1836): 388 Population (1825): 200
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2021 Tax Rates![]() Property Tax: 8 mills/$350.00 (annual basic) $325.00 in 2020   Vacant Land: 8 mills/$325.00 (annual basic) $300.00 in 2020   Water & Sewer Tax: $400.00 annual serviced lot $396.00 in 2020
Business Tax: 9.5 mils/$300.00 (annual basic)
Utility Tax: 2.5%
Garbage Tax: $120.00 annually
Poll Tax: $300.00   Poll Tax Penalty: $20.00 (for non-payment of taxes)   Business Permits: $75.00
Building Permits: $25.00 - Construction up to $20,000.00 $75.00 - New Construction and/or over $20,000.00 $10.00 - Renovations to property
Demolition Permit: $10.00
Water Turn On/Off: $50.00 (first turn On/Off no charge) If services are disconnected because of non-payment of taxes, the charge to reconnect is $50.00.
Park Fees: $20.00 - Serviced lot nightly $120.00 - Serviced lot weekly $360.00 - Serviced lot monthly $15.00 - Non-serviced lot nightly $90.00 - Non-serviced lot weekly $270.00 - Non-serviced lot monthly $10.00 - Tent nightly (Gary Baker Memorial Camp Ground)
NSF Cheques: $25.00
Town Hall Rentals: $50.00 (Children's party) $75.00 (Adult's party)
Tax Certificates: $25.00
Compliance Letter: $25.00
Tax Status Notification: $25.00
Copies of Minutes: $5.00
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