How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

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

What are Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)'s eligibility criterias?

Owners of real property in New Brunswick Property must be in active agricultural use or suitable for agricultural operations as defined by the program

Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)

Last Update: June 23, 2025

NB, Canada

New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation

Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Department of Agriculture
Government of New Brunswick
Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)

Status

Open

Overview of the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program

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

Financing terms and conditions

Deferral of provincial real property taxes on the assessed value of registered farmland and farm outbuildings.
Deferral of local or municipal tax amounts above the average LSD rate for the province.
Upon deregistration or withdrawal, deferred taxes for up to the previous 15 years, plus interest, become due and payable.
Total interest payable on deferred taxes is limited to a maximum of 50% of the total taxes deferred after September 1, 2007.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Create a permaculture garden on 15 acres of farmland

$ 7,500

Establish a community farm on 40 acres of preserved land

$ 5,000

Conserve 25 acres for educational farming programs

$ 7,500

Preserve 50 acres of farmland for community-supported agriculture

$ 7,500

Develop a sustainable farming initiative on 30 acres of land

$ 5,000

Convert 20 acres of farmland into organic agriculture

Eligibility criteria of the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program

The applicant must be the owner of real property.
The property must meet the criteria established in the Farm Land Identification Program Regulation.
The land must be in active use by an agricultural operation or be suitable for such use as defined in the relevant legislation.
An application for registration must be submitted for consideration.

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.

How to apply to the Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP) program

Assess Eligibility

Review the Farm Land Identification Program Regulation to ensure your property meets the eligibility criteria.
Ensure your farmland is in active agricultural use or suitable for such use.

Gather Necessary Information

Obtain the Property Account Number (PAN) for the land you wish to register.
Prepare detailed information about your agricultural operation and how the land is used.

Complete Application Form

Download or request the application form from the program's administrative office.
Fill out all required fields accurately, providing comprehensive details about your property and agricultural activities.

Submit Application

Send the completed application form and all supporting documents to the Crop Sector Development Branch via email at DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca or mail to 1350 Regent Street, Fredericton.

Application Review and Monitoring

The department will evaluate your application to confirm eligibility.
Ongoing eligibility will be monitored post-registration to ensure compliance with program criteria.

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.