Permissive Tax Exemption

Permissive exemptions from property taxes may be available to registered not-for-profit organizations based in the Township of Langley and using property for municipal, recreational, religious, cultural or charitable purposes.

Organizations are responsible to apply annually by May 31 through the Township of Langley’s online application process. Applications are reviewed annually and are not guaranteed an exemption. Council may approve a full exemption, a partial exemption or deny an application.

For more information, contact permissive@tol.ca.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permissive tax exemption, an organization must meet the requirements under the Community Charter, Part 7 Section 224 and comply with the Township of Langley’s Permissive Tax Exemption Council Policy.

Application deadline

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025 for the 2026 property tax year.

Not-for-profit organizations

Online applications open May 1, 2025.
All applicants are required to complete the Not-for-profit Application online annually and upload all required documentation.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is completed in full and received by the Township on or before May 31.
Ownership and the property use, along with all the documentation is reviewed before a permissive tax exemption can be approved by Council.
It is the organization’s responsibility to notify the Township of any changes in property ownership and/or property use.
Leasing from a third party, the Lessor must sign the Lessors Statutory Declaration.

Place of worship

All places of worship are required to complete the Places of Worship Application for the 2026 exemption year.
It is the organization’s responsibility to notify the Township of any changes in property ownership and/or property use.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is completed in full and received by the Township on or before May 31, 2025.

Leasing from a third party, the Lessor must sign the Lessors Statutory Declaration.