Brandon residents have until August 28, 2026, to share their thoughts on proposed updates to the city’s Municipal Heritage Incentive Program. The City of Brandon and the Brandon Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee launched Phase 2 of the public engagement process on August 10, 2026, focusing on potential changes to the program that has been in place since November 20, 2017.
The incentive program offers municipal property tax exemptions to owners of designated heritage sites who preserve, restore, or rehabilitate their buildings. A review of the program began in May 2025, after it had not changed in eight years. Officials are now asking for feedback on specific recommendations, including lowering the current $5,000 minimum project cost threshold and allowing the tax incentive to transfer to a new owner when a heritage property is sold.
Brandon has 23 municipally designated heritage sites, 21 of which are privately owned. The program is designed to offset the higher costs of using heritage-appropriate materials and craftsmanship. According to the City of Brandon, residents can provide input through an online survey or by contacting Andrew Mok, Senior Planner with the Planning, Property & Buildings Department, at 204-729-2115 or [email protected].
The engagement process is open to heritage property owners, those considering designation, and all community members interested in preserving Brandon’s history. Feedback collected before the deadline will help shape the program’s future and ensure it meets the needs of the community.
