NOTICE OF PROPOSED REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO. 4609, 2025

Pursuant to Sections 226 and 227 of the Community Charter, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Dawson Creek is considering Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4609, 2025, at a Special Open Meeting of Council held on July 22, 2025, at 9:00 am in Council Chambers at City Hall, 10105-12A Street Dawson Creek, BC.

The reason for the tax exemption program established by this bylaw is to support new development in Dawson Creek.

The objective of the program is to encourage the construction and renovation of buildings within the City.

The City intends to achieve this objective by providing municipal property tax exemptions for properties on which Eligible Projects are constructed.

Eligibility
Any construction or renovation project with a total Construction Value of $75,000 or more will be eligible for a tax exemption under this program.

Exemption for Class 1 (Residential) Properties

For Eligible Projects assessed as Class 1 (Residential), the program exempts from municipal property taxes the increase in assessed value of improvements on the property resulting from construction, alterations, or renovations, compared to the assessed value of improvements in the base year. The exemption is applied on the following declining scale:

• Year 1: 100%
• Year 2: 80%
• Year 3: 60%
• Year 4: 40%
• Year 5: 20%

Exemption for All Other Property Classes

For Eligible Projects assessed under any other property class, the exemption similarly applies to the increase in assessed value of improvements from the base year, and is granted on the following scale:

• Years 1–2: 100%
• Years 3–4: 80%
• Years 5–6: 60%
• Years 7–8: 40%
• Years 9–10: 20%

The maximum term of exemption is five (5) years for Class 1 (Residential) properties and ten (10) years for all other property classes.

A copy of the draft Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4609, 2025, is available for public inspection at the Administration Department at City Hall, 10105 - 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Questions or comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Tab Young, Corporate Officer, at 250‑784‑3614 or tyoung@dawsoncreek.ca.

Tab Young
Corporate Officer
City of Dawson Creek