Crown Lands - Lease for Agricultural Purposes (other than blueberry)
Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Overview
Under certain terms and conditions, Crown Land may be leased from the department for the purpose of agricultural production.
**For information related to the recent site allocation policy for blueberries, please consult the document "Crown Land Lease Allocation Process for Wild Blueberry Cultivation" available in the "Related Links" section in the right-hand side column.
Eligibility
The department will consider for transfer Crown Land which is clear cut, old fields or recently burned over areas for agricultural use. Forested land will not be considered for transfer .
Description
An application to lease Crown land for the purpose of agricultural production may be made on forms available from any office of the Department.
Applications must include:
1. A map or aerial photo showing the location of the subject property.
2. A site development strategy which will outline a plan, including timeframes, for the intended development of the site.
Applicants should apply for only those lands which are required for agricultural purposes. Applicants are encouraged to contact the nearest office of the Department for assistance in completing their applications.
All completed applications are to be submitted for consideration to the branch who is responsible for the administration of Crown Lands for this Department.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2013-AAF-01-AgriculturalCrownLandLeases.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land in support of livestock production | |||
| Land leased for hay, pasture, grain | 17.25 | 2013-04-01 | |
| High Value Crops - Potatoes, fruits, vegetables | 2013-04-01 | ||
| Land under development (maximum 2 years) | 5.75 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Land fully developed | 115.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Cranberries - Supporting land | 5.75 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Cranberries - Productive land | 2013-04-01 | ||
| Year 1-3 | 5.75 | 2013-04-01 | |
| year 4 | 57.50 | 2013-04-01 | |
| year 5 | 115.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| year 6 | 172.50 | 2013-04-01 | |
| year 7-25 | 230.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact SNB (Payment Only) | [email protected] |
Forms
Some forms may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please fill, print and send form(s) to the mailing address provided on the form or in the Service Contact section.