Property Taxes

Property taxes help fund City services such as roads, parks, emergency services, and community programs. Property owners are responsible for reviewing their tax notice, paying by the due date, and applying for any eligible provincial programs each year.

Forms & Online Services

• MyCity Account: View your property tax account, sign up for electronic notices, and manage your City services online.

• Refund or Transfer Credit Request: Request a refund or transfer of a property tax credit if you have overpaid or changed ownership.

• Change Your Address: Update the mailing address to make sure you receive future tax notices.

Payments & Important Information

• Payment Options: Learn about payment methods.
• Tax Rates: Current year property taxes rates.
• Understanding Property Taxes: Property taxes are billed annually and help fund City services and programs. 
• Understanding the Tax Notice: Learn how to read the Tax Notice and understand how much to pay.
• Tax Due Dates, Penalties and Interest: Property taxes must be paid by the annual due date to avoid penalties.
• Property Sales: Learn about the process for ownership changes and account adjustments.
• Tax Sale: Properties must be offered for public auction when property taxes remain unpaid for three years. 

Property Information

• Property Information Portal: Access details about properties such as assessed values and tax information.

Provincial Programs

Some property tax programs are administered by the Province of BC.

• Home Owner Grant: The Home Owner Grant (HOG) reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence.

• Property Tax Deferment: A loan program that allows homeowners to defer payment of the current year property taxes.

• Speculation and Vacancy Tax: An annual tax based on how residential properties are used in areas of BC with housing shortages. 

Help & Contact

Contact Revenue Services if you have questions about your property taxes.