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Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) - New Brunswick - Canada
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Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)

New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Government of New Brunswick
Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Canada

Overview

Landowners are encouraged to preserve real property for agriculture through this program: 50% of the total taxes deferred on eligible farmland and outbuildings.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • New Brunswick
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Deferral of provincial property taxes on eligible farmland and farm outbuildings to preserve land for agricultural use.
  • Long-term registration and maintenance of farmland for active or potential agricultural operations.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Owners of agricultural land
  • Operators of agricultural operations

Eligible expenses

  • Deferral of provincial real property taxes on the assessed value of registered farmland and farm outbuildings.
  • Deferral of the portion of the local or municipal tax rate that exceeds the average LSD rate for the province.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Properties located in New Brunswick.

Additional information

  • Deregistering or withdrawing from the program can result in the repayment of deferred taxes for up to 15 previous years, plus interest.
  • The interest owed on deferred taxes upon deregistration or withdrawal after September 1, 2007, is capped at 50% of the total deferred taxes.
  • Participants can request a statement detailing deferred taxes and interest for their registered property.
  • Registration is considered a long-term commitment, and exiting the program may involve substantial financial costs.

Contacts

DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca
1-800-669-7070

Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)?

Landowners are encouraged to preserve real property for agriculture through this program: 50% of the total taxes deferred on eligible farmland and outbuildings.

Who is eligible for the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program?

To be eligible for the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program, you must: Owners of real property in New Brunswick Property must be in active agricultural use or suitable for agricultural operations as defined by the program

What expenses are eligible under Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)?

Deferral of provincial property taxes on eligible farmland and farm outbuildings to preserve land for agricultural use. Long-term registration and maintenance of farmland for active or potential agricultural operations.

Who can I contact for more information about the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)?

You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca or by phone at 1-800-669-7070.

Where is the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) available?

The Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Is the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) is a Tax Credits

Who are the financial supporters of the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)?

Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)

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