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Pre-Authorized Withdrawals

Please note the cut off date for processing new applications, cancelling or modifying your plan (including banking information) is April 30th each year. 

Please ensure you have read the Terms & Conditions before enrolling in the program.

Please read the Terms and Conditions!

APPLICANT INFORMATION

PROPERTY INFORMATION

If you choose Option 1, the City will calculate your monthly payment by taking an estimate for the upcoming year's property taxes and dividing it by the number of months before the tax due date. Home Owner Grant eligibility and current property tax balances will be taken into account. The monthly installment will be recalculated based on 12 months effective July 15th and the new amount will be reflected on your Property Tax Notice.

Under Option 2 (Fixed), would you like the monthly installment to be re-calculated annually before the July 15 withdrawal?

Please include a Void Cheque or Bank Authorization Form if you are submitting a new application or changing banking information.

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I/we certify that we have read the terms and conditions of the plan(s) we would like to enroll in and we authorize the City of Nanaimo to deduct monthly installments from my financial institution for the payment of property taxes and/or user rates as outlined in the terms and conditions of each plan.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Statement:

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.

For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Statement:

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.

For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca