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City of Delta Permissive Tax Exemption

Delta may exempt eligible community service properties from municipal property taxation through its annual permissive tax exemption bylaw.

About this program

The City of Delta Permissive Tax Exemption program provides discretionary municipal property tax relief for eligible community service properties. The annual bylaw exempts specific qualifying properties from municipal property taxation where their use provides community benefit. Eligible organizations typically include nonprofit, charitable, religious, cultural, recreational, and community-serving property users that meet the Community Charter and City criteria.

Eligibility

Eligible nonprofit, charitable, religious, cultural, recreational, and community-serving organizations using qualifying property in Delta may apply for permissive tax exemption consideration.

Requirements

  • Property must be located in the City of Delta.
  • Property use must qualify for exemption under the Community Charter and City of Delta criteria.
  • Applicant must submit required permissive tax exemption application materials and supporting property and organizational documentation.