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Permissive Tax Exemption

Under Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may exempt specific land and/or improvements from property taxes.

Permissive tax exemptions are considered for non-profit organizations that extend municipal services and programs to the public, with City of New Westminster residents as the primary beneficiaries. The Permissive Tax Exemption Policy ensures fair and consistent treatment for all applicants.

If your organization was approved for a Permissive Tax Exemption last year, an email with the confirmation of eligibility was sent to the organization contact person on the application.

Permissive Tax Exemption applications for 2027 are available at the end of May and are due to the City by July 20, 2026.

Permissive Tax Exemption Law

Permissive Tax Exemption Form

Permissive Tax Exemption From Instructions

Before you begin filling out the PTE Form, please ensure that you save this form to a location on your computer first. This is to prevent any data from being lost. 

  1. With the PDF form open, click on "File" --> "Save as" --> Choose the location where you'd like to save the form (e.g. Desktop) --> Click "Save"
  2. You may now begin filling out your form. Remember to save often!
  3. If you begin filling out your form, but would like to complete the rest later, just click "save" to save the partially completed form to the chosen location on your computer
  4. Once the form is complete, submit it via ONE of the following THREE options:
    • Email to taxexempt@newwestcity.ca
    • Drop it in the 24-hour drop-box located at the north entrance of City Hall
    • Mail to:
      City of New Westminster
      511 Royal Ave.
      New Westminster, BC
      V3L 1H9

*In order to ensure consideration for permissive exemption for the 2027 taxation year, the completed questionnaire must be submitted to the Revenue Services before July 20, 2026*