Permissive Tax Exemption

For the 2026 Taxation Year

Under the provisions of Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may, on or before October 31, exempt land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for the next calendar year, subject to meeting certain requirements which in general, restrict exemption to non-profit organizations using the lands for specific non-profit purposes.

Please see the policy below for eligibility and criteria.

The deadline to submit your application for exemption consideration for the 2026 taxation year is 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Details as well as an application form and policy may be obtained below or from City Hall.

• Policy
• Application

Please be advised, Council is not obligated to approve a 2026 application on the basis of your organization having received exemption in previous years.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Collector/Accountant at 250 720-2848 or by email at  pete_bitter@portalberni.ca