Property Taxes & Utilities
2012 DUE DATES
UTILITIES - THURSDAY, MARCH 15
PROPERTY TAX - WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
The Tax Office (Tax and Revenue Services) is responsible for the billing and collection of utilities and property taxes. We also collect taxes for other authorities including Provincial Schools, Translink, Metro Vancouver, Municipal Finance Authority and BC Assessment. The office also provides central revenue receipting services for the City. The Tax Office is part of Finance, and reports to the Assistant Director Finance - Revenue Services.
Contact us with regards to property tax, false alarm fees, utility charges for water, sewer, refuse, commercial refuse, and metered water.
Utility statements for water and sewer charges are mailed out in February and are due in mid-March. Property Tax notices are mailed out at the end of May and are due on the second business day of July.
As dictated by Provincial legislation, late payment penalties will be added to taxes unpaid or home owner grant not claimed at the end of the following dates: 5% July tax due date and a further 5% September due date.
Important DatesCheck out all the important dates for the current year. |
BC AssessmentCheck out how your assessment values affects your property taxes. |
Utility PaymentsPay utilities before the March due date to be eligible for the 5% discount. |
Property Tax PaymentsPay Property Taxes before the July due date to avoid penalties. |
Online Home Owner GrantAvoid line ups and delay, claim your Home Owner Grant online. |
Tax SaleProperties with unpaid taxes for three years will be auctioned at the Tax Sale. |
