For the 2020 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 2020 taxation year is 4:30 pm on Monday, July 15, 2019. 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 2020 application on the basis of your organization having received exemption in previous years.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk at 250 720-2810 or by email at  Davina_Hartwell@portalberni.ca