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The City provides grant funding under a number of programs. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of grants available in the community and we encourage you to explore other available options.

Permissive Tax Exemptions

Audience

Local authority, independent school, place of worship, charitable, philanthropic, or other not-for-profit organization, athletic or service club or association, or a community care facility

Status

Inactive

Cut Off Date

2025-06-30 00:00

The 2026 list will be available on September 29, 2025.

The City of Nanaimo recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups, and agencies to the social, cultural, spiritual, educational and physical well-being of the community. 

A Permissive Tax Exemption (PTE), pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, is a means for Council to support organizations within the community that further Council's strategic goals and objectives. 

Organizations that are successful in receiving a Permissive Tax Exemption will receive an exemption for five (5) years and must re-apply by the deadline below in their last year of exemption.

Process Timeline

June 30Application deadline
July - AugustInternal review of applications
October 31 or earlierBylaw adoption

Organizations applying must successfully meet the general criteria as outlined in the City's Permissive Tax Exemption Policy. 

Application

Requests for a Permissive Tax Exemption must be submitted using the form below. Please ensure all required additional documentation is provided with the application.

Permissive Tax Exemption Application form

Non-Market Housing Permissive Tax Exemption Application Form

Email submission: pte@nanaimo.ca

Mail submission: 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC  V9R 5J6

In person submission: 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC  V9R 0E4

Templates

Lessor Confirmation of PTE Benefit to Lessee

Policy

Permissive Tax Exemption Policy

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