For the 2021 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 2021 taxation year is 4:30 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020. 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 2021 application on the basis of your organization having received exemption in previous years.

If you have any questions, please contact the Deputy Director of Finance at 250 720-2812 or by email at  rosalyn_macauley@portalberni.ca