Welcome to Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program
The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program is administered by Public
Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada
under the authority of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act.
The Government of Canada through the PILT program distributes more than
$460 million every year, to some 1,300 realty property taxing authorities,
such as municipalities, provinces, school boards, local services boards
and First Nations. It does this to contribute toward the cost of local
government in communities where federal property is located. These
payments, although discretionary, recognize the valuable direct and indirect
services the Government of Canada receives from local governments.
There are more than 26,500 federal facilities across Canada, including
military bases, correctional institutions, office buildings, national parks
and harbours. Each of these facilities require municipal services such as
sewers, water, police protection, fire protection, waste disposal and roads
for which the Government of Canada contributions help to pay.
The Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program determine fair and equitable payment amounts
for all PILT eligible departmental property. The basis of these payment amounts are the
PILT Act and assessment and taxation principles, as applied to privately held
properties in Canada.
Mission Statement
We deliver the fair, equitable and predictable administration of payments in
lieu of taxes to local governments by providing management and consulting
services to federal organizations.
Vision
Our vision is to be recognized as trusted advisors and leaders in valuation and payments
in lieu of taxes, by adding value and achieving results for Canadians through our
expert program management and delivery, and strategic partnerships.
Features
PILT Applications On-line
Beginning in 2003, Canadian realty taxing authorities that host federal property
belonging to departments of the Government of Canada may apply for their payments
in lieu of real property taxes using our on-line system. To learn more, click on
PILT Applications
On-line.
Valuation Advisor
The Valuation and PILT Programs Directorate publishes a newsletter on topics of
interest to our clients. Topics for feature articles alternate between Valuation
and PILT. The release of the first issue was in January 2002, with new issues published
on a semi-annual basis in January and June. To access the current issue and all the back
issues, click on Valuation Advisor.
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