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Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Farm Land Identification Program is a voluntary New Brunswick property tax deferral program for registered property owners with eligible farmland and farm outbuildings. It defers provincial property taxes and the portion of local or municipal tax above the average Local Service District rate, helping keep land in agricultural use.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Completed FLIP application form
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Farm Land Identification rules updated
The Real Property Tax Act provisions tied to the Farm Land Identification Program were updated with new 2024-2026 and 2027+ rate windows, new calculation rules, and revised relief conditions.
The Real Property Tax Act text for the Farm Land Identification Program now includes new 2024-2026 and 2027+ rate windows, plus a new 2027+ provincial rate-stabilizer section with updated formulas and reporting rules. These revisions change when updated tax rates apply and how relief is calculated, which affects the program’s qualification terms, eligible property treatment, and funding conditions tied to farm land identification.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered property owners in New Brunswick
How to apply
- Complete the FLIP application form for each property account number.
- Have all registered property owners sign the application form.
- Send the completed form to the Registrar, Farm Land Identification Program, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5H1.
- You may also submit the completed application form by email, fax, or in person at any Service New Brunswick location.
Processing and Agreement
- The department reviews the application and conducts a site visit.
- Once approved, the property is registered.
- The department monitors ongoing eligibility of registered properties.
- Any person affected by a Registrar decision may appeal to the Agriculture Appeal Board.
- The notice of appeal must be served within 60 days of receiving the decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm Land Identification Program Program
What is the Farm Land Identification Program?
The Farm Land Identification Program is a voluntary New Brunswick property tax deferral program for registered property owners with eligible farmland and farm outbuildings. It defers provincial property taxes and the portion of local or municipal tax above the average Local Service District rate, helping keep land in agricultural use.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Farm Land Identification Program program?
To be eligible for the Farm Land Identification Program program, you must:
The applicant must be the registered owner of the property
The property must be registered in the Registry of Agricultural Land
Farm land must be in active agricultural use or capable of agricultural use on a commercial basis, with five-hectare minimum rules and listed exceptions
Who can I contact for more information about the Farm Land Identification Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at flip.pita@gnb.ca or by phone at 1-888-622-4742.
Where is the Farm Land Identification Program available?
The Farm Land Identification Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Farm Land Identification Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Farm Land Identification Program is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Farm Land Identification Program?
Farm Land Identification Program is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)