Incentive Streams

1. Sector-Based Tax Exemption
For large-scale industrial projects in eligible sectors:

• Available to businesses participating in provincial programs like:

  • Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)

  • Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit

  • Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program

• Applies to projects over $10 million (agriculture or CCUS) or $50 million (energy)

• Provides an exemption on non-residential and/or machinery and equipment (M&E) property tax

• Based on a 2.5% credit equivalent

• Structured as a declining balance exemption, offering up to 80% per year, for up to 10 years

2. Infrastructure Incentive
For developments with significant capital costs that require County infrastructure upgrades:

• Applies to projects over $5 million that do not qualify for the sector-based exemption

• Covers up to 25% of eligible infrastructure costs (e.g., road construction, water/sewer extensions)

• Delivered as a property tax reduction over five years

Eligibility

To qualify, businesses must:

• Be located within the County of Grande Prairie No. 1

• Receive all necessary development approvals

• Be in good standing with taxes and County regulations

• Meet minimum investment thresholds and employment criteria

All successful applicants will enter into a formal Tax Incentive Agreement with the County, outlining terms, timelines, and reporting requirements.

How Do I Apply?

Step 1: Gather Your Documents

• Eligible Sector Incentive (2.5%)

• Provincial funding agreement (showing approval)
• County development permit
• County development agreement (if required)

• Infrastructure Incentive

• County development permit
• County development agreement (if required)
• Proof of payment for completed infrastructure (receipts, invoices, etc.)

Step 2: Complete the Online Application

• Fill out the fillable application form below.
• Attach all required documents.

Step 3: County Review & Council Approval

• County administration reviews your application.
• All decisions are taken to Council for approval.
• If approved, you’ll enter a Tax Incentive Agreement with the County

Apply Now

Useful Links

Provincial Tax Incentive Programs

• Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP):
  https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-petrochemicals-incentive-program.aspx
  Program Guidelines PDF [Alberta Pe...Guideline]
• Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC):
  Program Overview & Application
  Program Guidelines PDF [Agri-proce...Tax Credit], [Agri-proce...Alberta.ca]
• Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP):
  Invest Alberta News
  Program Guide [New Albert...st Alberta], [Alberta Ca...Guide 2025]

County Development Permit Process

• Development Permits | County of Grande Prairie [Developmen...de Prairie]
• Building and Planning Permits | County of Grande Prairie [Building a...de Prairie]

FAQs

Q: Who can apply for the 2.5% incentive?

A: Businesses with new construction or expansion projects that have been approved for a provincial incentive program.

Q: What counts as “proof of payment” for infrastructure?

A: Receipts, invoices, or other documentation showing payment for eligible infrastructure costs.

Q: When should I apply?

A: Before any development begins. Applications received after construction starts may not be eligible.

Q: How long does the incentive last?

A: The 2.5% incentive can apply for up to 10 years, not exceeding 15 years from approval. The infrastructure incentive is applied over five years.

Q: Who decides if my application is approved?

A: All applications are reviewed by County administration and then taken to Council for final approval.

Q: Where can I get help or more information?

A: Contact the County Administration Building at 780-532-9722 or email our Economic Development team at ecdev@countygp.ab.ca