Property classes and exemptions

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Property classes, types and exemptions

Understanding property classes and exemptions
We place property in one or more of nine classes, typically based on the property's type or use.
Bed and breakfast properties
Guidance for owners of home-based Bed and Breakfasts (B & B) on how their B & B property is classified.
Assessment of Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes and prefabricated structures are assessed according to market value.
Classifying Supportive Housing Property
Supportive housing properties are subject to special valuation rules that reduce the assessed value.
Conservation Covenants
Learn how conservation covenants affect property value.
Crown Land Leases, Licenses and Permits
Get information about the assessment, lincenses and permits for Crown land.
Industrial Tax Credit
Learn about tax credits, which properties qualify and clarifying property classifcations.
Light Industrial Vs. Business and Other Property Classifications
Understand the assessment and taxation differences between Light Industry properties, business and other properties.
Major Industry Property (MIP) Classification in British Columbia
Get full details on assessments and classifcations for various types of MIPs.
Regulated Rates for Utility Properties
Learn about how rates for valuing utility properties is determined.
Section 19(8) of Assessment Act - Special Assessments for Certain Long Term Residents
Certain residential land can be assessed at less than market value if the owner qualifies and provided the property has potential for development for a more valuable use.
Managed forest classification
Understanding the managed forest classification and how those properties are assessed.
Farm land assessment
Farm classification procedures, requirements & key statuary/regulatory provisions governing farm classification.
Exemptions from property tax
Some properties qualify for whole or partial property tax exemptions.
Classifying strata accommodation properties
Strata accommodation properties are permitted to be split-classified between Class 6 and Class 1.

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BC Assessment - Key Dates
Market Value and Property Assessment
Non-British Columbian Property Owners
Property Classes and Exemptions
Real Estate Appraisal and Property Assessment
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