
Agricultural property tax credit program
grant_single|update April 28, 2025
QC, Canada
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Tax Credits
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
- Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
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The Agricultural Property Tax Credit Program (PCTFA) covers a portion of property taxes for registered agricultural operations in Quebec to provide financial relief to farm owners. The program aims to support farm sustainability by reimbursing part of municipal property taxes on eligible agricultural land; there is no stated maximum funding amount, as the credit is based on taxation paid.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Partial payment of agricultural property taxes for registered agricultural operations.
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grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be the owner of a registered agricultural operation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) under the applicable regulations.
- The agricultural operation must be located wholly or partially in an agricultural zone.
- The applicant must have an up-to-date and compliant registration file as of November 30 each year.
- The applicant must satisfy ecoconditionality requirements, including, if applicable, submission of a balanced phosphorus report by the specified deadline.
- The applicant must have paid the annual membership fee to the accredited association (Union des producteurs agricoles).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Owners of registered agricultural operations
- Operators of agricultural businesses leasing land from third parties
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Payment of a portion of the municipal property taxes on registered agricultural land.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Province of Quebec
grant_single_labels|apply
- Step 1: Register Your Agricultural OperationRegister your farm with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ).
- Ensure your client file is up to date as of November 30 of each year.
- Step 2: Submit Participation RequestApply for participation in the Agricultural Property Tax Credit Program (PCTFA) at the same time as registering your farm or when adding a new evaluation unit.
- If modifying participation (adding or withdrawing units), complete the participation request in property form.
- Step 3: Complete Joint Payment Application (if leasing land)If the building is leased, both the operator and owner must complete a joint payment request.
- If leasing from multiple owners, submit one joint payment application per owner.
- If operating under a notarized contract, complete a joint payment request for usufructuary rights.
- Step 4: Submit Required DocumentationSend all required forms and documentation as specified by MAPAQ, including the declaration of lease if applicable.
- Step 5: Contact MAPAQ for Submissions and InquiriesSubmit your documents as directed by MAPAQ via email, mail, or through their portal if applicable.
- For questions, contact the Direction adjointe à l’enregistrement et aux taxes by phone (1 866 822-2140) or by email (daet@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca).
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The client file must be updated and compliant by November 30 each year to maximize credits for the upcoming tax year.
- If the farm operator is a tenant, both the tenant and the property owner must complete a joint payment application.
- For rented agricultural land, the lease declaration must cover the full credit year (January 1 to December 31) to be eligible for the maximum amount.
- All eligibility conditions must be met by November 30 for the credit to be applied to the following year’s municipal tax account.
grant_single_labels|contact
daet@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
1-866-822-2140
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