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The District of Houston offers a variety of initiatives to encourage businesses and developers to create commercial activity and development in local growth areas.
Construction Tax Exemption Program
The purpose of this tax exemption program is to provide development incentives for builders and property owners to encourage development in commercial areas. The process is simple: submit an application form to the District of Houston office. Enter into a tax exemption agreement with the municipality. Obtain a certificate of tax exemption for the amount your project is eligible for. Successful applicants to this program will be exempt from paying a percentage of taxes on the assessed value of improvements for new construction projects. The exemption starts at 100% and gradually decreases over a 10-year period.
This program is subject to conditions. For more information, contact the Director of Finance at finance@houston.ca or visit the Municipal Office on 3367 12th Street.
Renovation Tax Exemption Program
The purpose of this renovation tax exemption program is to provide incentives for business and property owners to encourage the revitalization of commercial areas and increase accessibility. The process is simple: Submit an application form to the District Office. Enter into a tax exemption agreement with the municipality. Obtain a certificate of tax exemption for the amount your project is eligible for. Successful applicants to this program may be eligible for tax exemption of up to 40%of total Class 6 assessed value.
This program is subject to conditions. For more information, contact the Director of Finance at finance@houston.ca or visit the Municipal Office on 3367 12th Street.
Business Facade Improvement Program
The purpose of the Business Façade Improvement Program in the District of Houston is to encourage business owners and tenants to invest in façade and storefront improvements. A more inviting appearance to residents and visitors will help build civic pride, increase assessed property values and stimulate the local economy. A healthy business district plays an important role in the vitality of a community. Each application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for approval.
Funding for the District of Houston Business Façade Improvement Program is provided by Northern Development Initiative Trust.
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Province of British Columbia Communiyt Information Tool
The Community Information Tool compiles over 40 data sets offering insights into regions across B.C. with integrated socio-economic, connectivity and community assets data. This interactive tool supports community, regional and province-wide planning, which is essential to building thriving communities.
You can learn more about a specific area of the province, or discover an area with particular characteristics. You can also compare different types of areas such as communities, census subdivisions, regional districts and more.
Please note: Searching by community will display the data from the census subdivision the community belongs to.
Houston & Surrounding Area Community Profile
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) Regional and Community Profiles bring together current and detailed demographic data as well as information about workforce, transportation, energy, utilities, local government and quality of life. The information about the region is intended to inform potential investors, support decisions to establish or expand a business and provide opportunities to future residents.
The Community and Surrounding Rural Area profiles provide the complete picture of each Electoral Area, as well as insight into why residents love to work, live and play in the RDBN.