Permissive Tax Exemptions

Each year the City of Fernie supports Affordable Housing initiatives by choosing to grant property tax exemptions to charitable and non-profit organizations that help to create and maintain local housing options, attract new residents & businesses, and encourage local economic development.

Under Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may choose to grant property tax exemption to eligible properties such as:

  • Public parks owned and held by an athletic or service club
  • Art galleries or museums owned by a charitable or philanthropic organization
  • Not-for-profit seniors and community housing
  • Property located around a place of public worship but not eligible for a statutory exemption

Details of the Permissive Tax Exemption program is available on the City of Fernie website. Eligible organizations may apply by July 31, 2022 to be considered for a property tax exemption in 2023.

Learn more about Permissive Tax Exemptions on the BC Government website.

A full list of Fernie's Permissive Tax Exemption recipients is listed on pages 56-57 of the 2021 Annual Municipal Report.

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