For first time applicants, please complete a new application. If the application is approved, the organization will be exempt for the number of years remaining in the cycle. At the end of the five-year cycle, a new application must be completed for the next five years. It’s the organization’s responsibility to notify the City of any changes related to the property.

For first time applicants, please complete a  new application. If the application is approved, organizations are required to submit a short Permissive Tax Exemption Non-Profit Renewal Application by July 15 of the current year, for the following tax year, for the number of years remaining in the cycle. The renewal application is confirmation that ownership and use of the property hasn’t changed. This application will be reviewed and approved before a permissive tax exemption is granted. At the end of the five-year cycle, a new application must completed for the next five years.

To encourage new residential and commercial development to locate within urban centres, we have established a Revitalization Tax Exemption Program. To learn more, visit the Urban Centre Incentives section of our Developer incentives page.