A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support eligible organizations within the community that align with the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) Official Community Plan and Strategic Plan. For a list of organizations approved for the 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption, please refer to Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw (2024) No. 2411, 2023.
- Extent of exemptions approved each year is dependent on the RMOW’s annual budget. Council, at its discretion, may reject or cancel any or all applicants in a given year.
- Interested organizations are encouraged to review Council Policy A-41, Permissive Tax Exemption prior to applying to ensure all eligibility criteria are met.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a permissive tax exemption, an organization must qualify under Section 224 of the Community Charter and comply with the RMOW’s policies, plans, bylaws and regulations.
Organizations must contribute to the wellbeing of the Whistler community and be a registered charity or society under one of the following categories:
- Athletic or service club or association
- Charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-profit organization
- Licensed community care facility
- Place of public worship
- Incorporated institution of learning (independent school)
- Hospital
- Municipality, regional district or other local authority
Application Deadline
Deadline for applications is August 30. Applications, using the prescribed form below, may be submitted by email to finance@whistler.ca or mailed to:
Finance Department
Resort Municipality of Whistler
4325 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC V8E 0X5
The RMOW will only process complete applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Application Forms
Applications are required annually from all eligible organizations, including organizations currently receiving a permissive tax exemption.
The RMOW will confirm receipt of applications by sending an email reply.
Contact
Finance Department
finance@whistler.ca
