Eligible new construction on bare land in Estevan may qualify for a 100% municipal property tax levy exemption for three years on the newly constructed building or facility.

This incentive may apply to:

• Commercial buildings
• Industrial buildings
• Residential dwellings
• Multi-unit residential dwellings

The incentive applies to permanent, newly constructed buildings or facilities and does not apply to land taxes.

Substantial expansions of existing residential, multi-unit residential, commercial, or industrial buildings may also be considered on a case-by-case basis where the project results in a meaningful increase in assessed property value or contributes to community economic development.

Existing commercial businesses may be eligible for a municipal property tax incentive for approved storefront or façade improvements.

The incentive may cover 75% of eligible improvement costs, up to a maximum of $10,000, applied as a municipal property tax incentive over three years.

Eligible improvements may include lighting, exterior walls, windows, doors, storefronts, entranceways, awnings, exterior architectural features, façade cleaning and painting, permanent signage installation components, landscaping, and other approved improvements.

Applicants must receive approval before construction or improvements begin. Properties must be in good standing with the City of Estevan, including taxes, municipal utilities, and other municipal charges.

Commercial applicants must have a valid City of Estevan business licence. Projects must meet applicable building safety codes, development requirements, and zoning bylaws.