Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)
NB, Canada
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 9, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Tax Credits
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Government of New Brunswick
- Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
- Department of Agriculture
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Landowners are encouraged to preserve real property for agriculture through this program: 50% of the total taxes deferred on eligible farmland and outbuildings.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Farm Land Identification Program defers provincial property taxes for eligible farmland, supporting the preservation of real property for agricultural purposes. It provides a financial framework that accommodates long-term agricultural sustainability.
- Deferral of applicable provincial real property tax 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.
- Deferred taxes, up to a maximum of 15 years, become payable upon deregistration or withdrawal from the program, along with associated interest.
- The total interest added to deferred taxes upon deregistration is capped at 50% of the total taxes deferred post-September 1, 2007.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Farm Land Identification Program focuses on preserving real property for agricultural use by deferring property taxes on eligible farmland and associated farm buildings. Projects under this program are designed to ensure that land is used for or is suitable for agricultural operations.
- Deferral of provincial real property tax on farmland actively in use by agricultural operations.
- Deferral of taxes on farm outbuildings associated with active agricultural use.
- Continued eligibility monitoring of farmland to maintain its agricultural designation.
- Support for long-term land registration to maintain agricultural use.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 5,000
Create a permaculture garden on 15 acres of farmland
$ 7,500
Develop a sustainable farming initiative on 30 acres of land
$ 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
$ 5,000
Convert 20 acres of farmland into organic agriculture
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this program is based on specific criteria related to the ownership and status of the real property.
- The applicant must be an owner of real property.
- The real property must meet the criteria as set by the Farm Land Identification Program Regulation.
- The land must either be in active use by an agricultural operation or be suitable for such use as defined in the Act.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
All owners of real property are eligible to apply for the grant under the Farm Land Identification Program. To qualify, the property must be registered in the program, which requires the land to be either actively in use by an agricultural operation or meet suitability criteria for agricultural use as defined by the relevant Act.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The Farm Land Identification Program is specific to real property owners within the province of New Brunswick, Canada. Given its administration by local authorities, it targets land situated within this provincial boundary.
- Land must be located within the province of New Brunswick.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: 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.
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 3: 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.
- Step 4: 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.
- Step 5: 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.
grant_single_labels|contact
DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca
1-800-669-7070
