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Certain properties in the Town may be eligible for exemption of all or part of their property taxes.
The Town of Ladysmith recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical well-being of the community. A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community that further Council’s objective to enhance the quality of life while delivering services economically to the citizens of Ladysmith. In order to be considered for a Permissive Tax Exemption, eligible property owners must complete and submit the application before August 15th. Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and Application Permissive Tax Exemption Renewal Form
2021 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
Organization/ Property Owner
Address
2021 Municipal Tax Exemption
Arts Council of Ladysmith
Units J, K & L - 610 Oyster Bay Rd
$ 2,770
Boys & Girls Club
220 High St
$ 7,842
Canadian Legion Branch #171
621 1st Ave
$ 227
Eco-Tourism Building
Transfer Beach
$ 262
Island Corridor Foundation
$ 19,395
Ladysmith & District Historical Society
1115A - 1st Ave
$ 3,712
Ladysmith & District Historical Society - Roundhouse
612 & 614 Oyster Bay Dr
$ 36,782
Ladysmith & District Historical Society - Museum
721 1st Ave
$ 5,239
Ladysmith Fellowship Baptist Church
381 Davis Rd
$ 1,335
Ladysmith Festival of Lights
1163 4th Ave
$ 8,445
Ladysmith Golf Club Society
380 Davis Rd
$ 3,052
Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary
910 1st Ave
$ 11,062
Ladysmith Maritime Society
616 Oyster Bay Dr
$ 2,907
Unit C, I & M - 610 Oyster Bay Dr
$ 2,600
Visitors Information Centre
$ 8,096
Ladysmith Resource Centre Association
630 2nd Ave
$ 12,638
314 Buller
$ 6,488
Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society
Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society
207 Jamison Rd
$ 6,122
101 1st Ave
$ 4,924
Municipal Parking lot
17 Roberts St
$ 2,610
25 Roberts St
$ 1,938
Pentecostal Assemblies
1149 4th Ave
$ 2,737
St John's Masonic Temple
26 Gatacre St
$ 2,359
St. Mary's Catholic Church
1135 4th Ave
$ 8,732
United Church of Canada
232 High Street
$ 1,409
Total
$ 176,322
Revitalization Exemptions
Mees, Adine and Van Seters, David
341 1st Ave
$ 3,378
Antique Addict - Joy/Goldie
12 Roberts St
$ 383
$ 3,760
Total Exemptions
$ 180,082
For more information, please see the Permissive Tax Exemption Renewal Form.
Council has recognized that it is difficult for taxpayers to invest in improvements to their commercial properties and also pay the increased tax due to the increase in the assessed value. Council wishes to encourage revitalization of our commercial properties to ensure that they do not fall into disrepair. In order to encourage the owners to make the required improvements to our commercial properties, Council has established this programs. Click here (fees and incentives link) for details.
Each project must meet the following downtown revitalization objectives:
Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with due consideration to the merits of the business case and the rehabilitation work proposed.
Revitalization Tax Exemption Information