Incentive and Rebate Programs
The City offers incentives and rebate programs to make Humboldt a competitive and attractive location for residents and newcomers.
Tax Incentives
The bylaw provides a property tax incentive for the development of residential housing units intended to “kick-start” residential construction by offering a 3 year tax exemption on new builds. The exemption in property taxes is from the date of completion of construction onward to include three full calendar years.
Additionally, to simplify the program and to ensure housing at all price points are incentivized for new construction, the program has no maximum exemption dollar amount per unit.
The incentive program is meant to apply to all new residential construction permits issued from January 1, 2023 to September 1, 2026.
Click the link below to view or download Bylaw No. 05/2023.
Lead Water Service Replacement Rebate
In November 2018, the City of Humboldt implemented an observation and preventative measures program offering testing to properties located in neighbourhoods older than 1950. From those who voluntarily participated, along with routine inspections and excavations, Public Works has identified approximately 25 properties within a small area of Humboldt that may have lead components used for service connections or have some sources of lead within the dwellings themselves.
Upon identification of a lead water service, the City then documents the findings, and works with the owner of the property annually in writing, providing information regarding health risks of lead and encourages them to replace their lead water service.
In May of 2019, in an effort to assist property owners in replacing their lead water service, City Council enhanced its “Lead Water Service Replacement” incentive. The City will now provide a reimbursement of up to $750.00 to a property owner upon the replacement of a property owner’s portion of a lead water service. The City will replace its portion of each lead water service at no cost to the owner when a water main replacement is scheduled or when reasonable to proceed if work is being completed in the area.
If you suspect that your home or property may have lead piping or fixtures, and would like to participate in our testing program, please send an email to: publicworks@humboldt.ca, or call Public works at 306.682.2525, extension 309.
Storm Water Rebate Program
To encourage property owners to do preventative plumbing to reduce the impacts of flooding and water/sewer back-ups; please refer to the following guidebook, illustrations and informational videos here.
Click here to download the Storm Water Rebate Program Application Form
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP)
to provide financial assistance to claimants for uninsurable essential property damage as a result of natural diasters such as tornados, floods and other severe weather events