Mailing tax payments and Home Owner Grant applications is no longer recommended

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 23, 2016 2:00 PM

Summary

Due to a possible Canada Post strike which could start July 2, 2016, the City of Nanaimo is advising residents that it is now too late to mail your property tax payments or Home Owner Grant applications. Payments and/or grant applications must be received by the July 4 due date or they will be subject to penalties.

Payments can be made through your internet banking site, by using the drop box that is available 24/7 at 411 Dunsmuir Street, or by visiting the Service and Resource Centre on Dunsmuir Street. Payments are also accepted at most financial institutions.

Home Owner Grants can be claimed online at www.nanaimo.ca, by using the drop box or by visiting the Service and Resource Centre. The grant must be claimed each year that you're eligible to avoid penalties.

Link to Strategic Plan: The City of Nanaimo wants to keep residents informed. This is one of the City of Nanaimo's Strategic Priorities to be an excellent municipal government.

Key Points

The 2016 property tax due date is July 4, 2016.
With a potential Canada Post mail strike, it is now too late to mail in your property tax payments or Home Owner Grant applications.
Post marks are not accepted as date of payment.
Payments and grant applications can me made online, by using the drop box 24/7 or in person at the Service and Resource Centre at 411 Dunsmuir Street.

Quotes

"With a possible mail strike pending, it is now too late to mail property tax payments or Home Owner Grant applications. Please use the other options that are available to ensure that your payment and grant application is received in our office by the July 4, 2016 due date to avoid penalties."

Diane Hiscock

Manager, Revenue Services

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Diane Hiscock

Manager, Revenue Services

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4413

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