Non-profit organization property tax exemptions

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Lloydminster non-profit organizations have until Monday, September 30, 2024, to apply for property tax exemptions.

To qualify for a property tax exemption, non-profit organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Facility must be described in Section 314 of the Lloydminster Charter and meet the qualifications and conditions of the Community Organizations Property Tax Exemption Regulation.
• Funds of the organization must be used for the purposes of the organization and not for the benefit of the organization's directors or employees.
• The property must be able to meet specified accessibility and time-of-use requirements.
• Property must be owned or leased by a non-profit organization.
• Unrestricted more than 70% of the time.
• Charitable and benevolent purpose that benefits the public for at least 60% of the time the property is in use.
• Unrestricted access by race, culture, ethnic origin, religious belief, property ownership, unreasonable fees or other membership requirements.
• The property cannot be used in operation of a professional sports franchise.

Exemptions may only be approved for a maximum of a three-year period, after which a new application is required. Non-profit organizations that were approved for a three-year exemption in 2023 are not required to reapply until September 2026.

If a non-profit organization purchases a property after the submission deadline, it may still submit an application and it will be at City Council's discretion to approve an exemption for the portion of the year that the non-profit organization owned the property.

Applications and supporting documents may be submitted via:

• email: taxes@IIoydminster.ca
• mail:  City Hall c/o Assessment and Taxation 

For more information, visit Lloydminster.ca/exemptions.