2027 Permissive Tax Exemption

Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2027

As per City Council Policy No. 317, applications must be received by June 30 in the year prior to the taxation year for which the exemption is requested in order to be included on the applicable annual Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw.

The personal information in this form is collected for the purpose of an operating program of the City of White Rock, pursuant to Section 26 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the Manager, Revenue Services at (604) 541-2134.

Required information

A copy of your most recent audited financial statements for the last 3 years. If not available, consideration will be given to applicants that submit financial statements which have been reviewed by a certified accountant along with Canada Revenue Agency information returns containing relevant financial information.
Copy of state of title certificate or lease agreement, as applicable.
A current site plan of the property indicating the grounds and buildings and their uses. This includes buildings, storage buildings, walkways, parking lot, playgrounds, bush areas, etc. All dimensions must be shown.
Legal proof of not for profit status.

Eligibility Criteria (not for profit permissive tax exemptions)

In order for an organization’s property to be eligible for consideration of a Permissive Tax Exemption, it must align with one of the following categories:

Property owned by organizations whose principal purpose is to directly support
Peace Arch Hospital’s provision of health and wellness services to citizens of White Rock.
Property owned by a charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-profit organizations whose principal purpose is delivery of social services to citizens of White Rock, provided that the property is being used for that purpose and it provides a beneficial service to the Community.
Property owned by not-for-profit organizations whose principal purpose is delivery of cultural services to citizens of White Rock, provided that the property is being used for that purpose and it provides a beneficial service to the Community.

For more detailed information on eligibility please review the Municipal Property Tax Exemption policy.

Criteria for Ineligibility

Organizations that fall into the following categories shall not be eligible for a permissive tax
exemption:

Organizations providing, or associated with, housing
Sevice clubs

Application form

Applicant Information

Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Position currently held within the organization

Name of Corporation, Association, Society or Organization

Applying for Permissive Tax Exemption for the following properties:

Rows	Property Civic Address	Folio Number	PID
1
2
3
4
5

The property is registered in the name of:

Organization Information

BC Society and or Registered Charity Number

Mailing Address if different from Address above

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code

Name and phone number of two other officials in the organization.

Name

Title

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Name

Title

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Application questionaire

The Exemption Claimed Under Section 224 Is Pursuant to Subsection (2), Clause:

(Please Supply the Relevant Clause Designation from Section 224.)

What is the principal use of the property?

Please provide details of the programs and services offered by your organization. The following information is required for each activity listed: hours of operation, fees or charges, approximate number of participants, volunteer hours and the groups benefited.

How is any revenue generated in part used by the organization?

How does your organization complement the City’s existing programs and services?

How is your organization accessible to the public?

How is your organization used primarily by residents of the City of White Rock?

Is any part of the building or of the property used or rented by commercial or private operators or by any group other than your organization?

Please provide the name of the renter(s), user group name(s), fees charged, and conditions of use.

How is any revenue generated (above) used by the organization?

Does anyone live in the buildings?

How many people?

Square footage of living area:

How is any revenue generated used by the organization?

Other activities which may be pertinent to your application:

Has there been any change in the status or use of the buildings or property in the last 12 months? If yes, please explain briefly.

Is there any plans to change the use of this property in the future? If yes, please explain briefly the change and when you anticipate this change to happen.

Required Attachments

Audited financial statements for the past three years

If not available, consideration will be given to applicants that submit financial statements which have been reviewed by a certified accountant along with Canada Revenue Agency information returns containing relevant financial information.

State of title certificate

Proof of ownership of land.

A current site plan of the property indicating the grounds and buildings and their uses. This includes buildings, storage buildings, walkways, parking lot, playgrounds, bush areas, etc. All dimensions must be shown

Proof of non profit status

e.g. certificate of incorporation, certificate of good standing from the BC societies act, or CRA documentation.

Certification

Electronic Certification

Name of person certifying the application

Title of person certifying the application