News Release: September 18, 2019
Region of Peel invites business owners and residents to give feedback on the Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Reduction Program
BRAMPTON, ON (Sept. 18, 2019) – As directed by Peel Regional Council, Regional staff and Peel municipalities will be reviewing the Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Reduction Program, including the impact of removing the program for the 2020 taxation year. Under this program, commercial and industrial property classes receive a tax reduction for vacant or excess land. Peel residents and business owners are invited to attend public meetings in October to discuss the suitability of the program for Peel. The public can also give feedback online by completing the Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Reduction Program Questionnaire. The deadline to provide feedback is October 25, 2019.
Meetings for Members of the Public and Business Owners
During the month of October, the Region of Peel will consult with members of the public and business owners in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga at these locations:
Meeting locations, dates and times
Caledon
Mayfield/Palgrave Rooms, Caledon Town Hall
Friday, October 18, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mississauga
Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
Monday, October 21, 1 – 3 p.m.
Brampton
West Tower 2nd Floor, Boardroom WT-2C and WT-2D, Brampton City Hall
Tuesday, October 22, 2 – 4 p.m.
About the Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Reduction Program
Since 1998, property owners with vacant and excess lands in the commercial and industrial property classes have received a property tax reduction under the Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Reduction Program. The Province of Ontario is allowing municipalities to review and tailor the program to reflect community needs and circumstances while considering the interest of local businesses. The Region of Peel is reviewing the appropriateness of the program with members of the public and business community.
Media Contacts
Haide Hall
Communications Co-ordinator
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4152
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
