District of Saanich Permissive Tax Exemption
Saanich may provide permissive municipal property tax exemptions for eligible nonprofit, charitable, religious, and community benefit properties.
About this program
The District of Saanich Permissive Tax Exemption program allows eligible organizations to apply for municipal property tax relief on qualifying properties that provide community benefit. The program can reduce property tax costs for nonprofit, charitable, religious, and community-serving organizations whose facilities support public benefit in Saanich. Exemptions are discretionary and require municipal review and Council approval.
Eligibility
Eligible nonprofit, charitable, religious, and community-serving organizations using property in Saanich for qualifying public benefit purposes may apply for permissive tax exemption.
Requirements
- Property must be located in the District of Saanich.
- Applicant must be an eligible nonprofit, charitable, religious, or community benefit organization.
- Use of the property must provide community benefit consistent with municipal exemption criteria.