Mandate

The division is responsible for providing financial assistance to municipalities in the form of grants and subsidies as well as providing assistance with all facets of capital borrowing. The division also, in conjunction with the regional offices, advises on budgeting, financial statements and other financial management matters. The division prepares, evaluates and monitors estimates with respect to debt servicing subsidies municipal operating grants, and special assistance grants. The division is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the provincial and municipal liability for municipal long-term debt. The division is responsible for the administration of the Gas Tax Program, as well as Integrated Community Sustainability Plans.

Programs and Services

• Operating Grants
• Special Assistance Grant Program
• Approvals to Borrow
• Community Enhancement Employment Program
• Canada Community-Building Fund (Formerly Gas Tax Program)

Contact Information

Director of Municipal Finance
Rayanne Hibbs, CGA CPA
Tel: (709) 729-5381

Municipal Finance Division
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
4th Floor (West Block)
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-3057
Fax: (709) 729-5535