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MattersFinanceBYLAW 1718First seen Sep 18, 2017Last discussed Oct 16, 2017

2018–2019 permissive tax exemptions

Adopted

The bylaw exempts listed properties and organizations from municipal taxes for 2018 and 2019. Exemptions include community organizations and properties such as the Langford Fifty and Up Club and Vancouver Island Autistic Homes Society.

Where it stands: Bylaw adopted Oct 16, 2017.

Governing bylawNo. 1718

City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw

The listed lands and improvements were exempt from taxation for 2018 and 2019. The exemption applies only to the properties identified in the bylaw, including properties used by named community, religious, charitable and other organizations.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Sep 16, 2019 – Oct 21, 2019

    2020–2021 permissive tax exemptions

    The bylaw provides permissive property-tax exemptions for the organizations included on the city’s 2020–2021 exemption list. These exemptions support community organizations but reduce the property-tax revenue collected from the exempt properties; the available history does not identify the recipients.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 16, 2017· Council

    Bylaw adopted, granting listed properties tax exemptions

    Adopted

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. October 2, 2017· Council

    Bylaw listed for first, second and third readings

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. September 18, 2017· Council

    Committee recommends exemptions, holding one application pending access confirmation

    Committee recommended permissive tax exemptions with one application held pending confirmation of public access; recommended bylaw readings Oct 2, 2017 and 2-year reapplication.

    Decision: Recommended permissive tax exemptions, holding Nature Conservancy application pending access confirmation, two-year reapplication.

    Passed