Adaption of property assessment and taxation policies in response to extreme weather events in Canada, and the United States

Authors

• Laura Maclean, Property Valuation Services Corp.
• Stephanie Vieille PhD, Royal Roads University

Abstract

The increased intensity, and frequency of extreme weather events pose a different problem to property assessment practices, and insurance, and tax policies, which deserves to be examined separately. This research relies on qualitative methods, including a review of existing literature, and interviews with field experts, to gain insights into current practices, and emerging strategies. A case study format is proposed to investigate the Canadian, and U.S. assessment, tax, and insurance sectors’ responses to extreme weather events in Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Maui, Hawaii. It is expected that findings will be transferable, and lessons learned will help guide action in other jurisdictions. This proposed study seeks answers to the following question: How can the Canadian, and American communities affected by extreme weather events integrate a climate change lens into their property assessment practices, and taxation policies?

First Page

24

Last Page

36

Keywords

Climatic changes, Real property - Valuation

Recommended Citation

Maclean, L., & Vieille, S. (2026). Adaption of property assessment and taxation policies in response to extreme weather events in Canada, and the United States. Journal of Property Tax Assessment & Administration, 23(1), 24-36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63642/3067-4816.1281