Financial relief has been given to residents and businesses in the City of Melville amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Property taxes will be deferred to September 30th, and Finance Director Lynsey Swanson says a bylaw has been amended to give options on how to pay property taxes.

Charges for late payment and interest on all utility and accounts receivable accounts, and utility disconnections due to arrears, will also be deferred to September 30th.