If your non-profit organization is the owner of a property, or the holder of a property under a lease, license or permit, and if the property is primarily used for the purpose of the organization, your organization may qualify for a property tax exemption.
To qualify for property tax exemption, a completed application form along with full supporting information is to be submitted by the non-profit organization in the year preceding the taxation year. Once completed, the application will be reviewed and considered for tax exemption accordingly to Section 362(n)(i) to (v) of the Municipal Government Act and the Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation A/R 281/98 as amended. If it meets the requirements, the property, or a portion thereof, will be exempt from paying property taxes the next taxation year.
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Municipal Government Act | |
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Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation |
Your non-profit organization may qualify for property tax exemption only if it:
- owns property, or holds property under a lease, license, or permit,
- is incorporated under the Society Act, or an entity established under a federal law or law of Alberta,
- uses the funds chiefly for the purposes of the organization and not for the benefit of the organization’s directors and employees,
- does not restrict the use of the property within the terms and meaning outlined in the regulation.
For General Rules please refer to Part 1 of the Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation AR 281/98. Refer to Part 2 and 3 of the Regulation to determine if your organization qualifies for property tax exemption. Or for more information please view the link below.
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A Guide to Property Tax Exemption |
To receive such a property tax exemption, a qualifying non-profit organization is required to submit a completed application with full supporting information to the address below for consideration by the City of Medicine Hat.
THE CITY OF MEDICINE HAT
ASSESSMENT DEPARMENT
580 1 STREET SE
MEDICINE HAT AB T1A 8E6
Please submit the application form that corresponds to your non-profit organization. If the following are not applicable please submit the general application form.
If you have any further questions please contact the Assessment Department at 403.529.8114.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I am a tenant or lessee, can I apply for property tax exemption?
Yes, you can apply for property tax exemption if you are a tenant or lessee of a property. If you are granted tax exemption it is recommended that the owner of the property is aware of the exemption.
When should I apply for property tax exemption?
Regulation requires a completed application form and full supporting information to be submitted to the municipality by November 30 preceding the year of taxation. Once submitted the municipality may require additional information from the applicant, this must be supplied no later than February 15 of the taxation year.
Do I have to pay my outstanding taxes if I have completed and submitted an application?
Yes, you must pay outstanding taxes until you are granted tax exemption. Once you are tax exempt, the municipality may waive the application requirement for up to 3 consecutive taxation years.
Will I continue to receive my annual assessment and tax notice?
Yes, the City of Medicine Hat prepares and mails annual assessment and tax notices for all properties. Your assessment notice will indicate if your property, or a portion thereof, is tax exempt.