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Agricultural property tax credit program
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
To be registered as an agricultural operation, the business must gather the capital and the elementary factors of production, including at least one building with agricultural use that allows the production of a recurrent gross annual agricultural income of at least $5,000.
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Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Partial payment of municipal property taxes for registered agricultural operations.
Documents Needed
- Lease declaration form, if applicable.
- Joint payment request form, if applicable.
- Participation request form, if changing participation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- To be registered as an agricultural operation, the business must gather the capital and the elementary factors of production, including at least one building with agricultural use that allows the production of a recurrent gross annual agricultural income of at least $5,000.
Eligible expenses
- Payment of a portion of the municipal property taxes on registered agricultural land.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Agricultural zone
How to apply
- The application for registration must be accompanied by the supporting documents and exhibits describing the capital and elementary factors of production referred to in the first paragraph.
- A request for payment under section 36.0.10 of the Act must be made no later than November 30 of the year.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural property tax credit program Program
What is the Agricultural property tax credit program?
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.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural property tax credit program program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural property tax credit program program, you must:
The business must meet the minimum gross annual agricultural income requirement
The application must include supporting documents and exhibits
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural property tax credit program?
Partial payment of municipal property taxes for registered agricultural operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural property tax credit program?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at daet@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-866-822-2140.
Where is the Agricultural property tax credit program available?
The Agricultural property tax credit program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Agricultural property tax credit program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural property tax credit program is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Agricultural property tax credit program?
Agricultural property tax credit program is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)