Tax and utilities
You can pay your property tax and Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax) by:
- Through online banking
- By mail
- At City Hall
- At your bank or ATM
You can also pay your property tax through your mortgage payments.
Taxes can't be paid by credit card.
There is no deferral or TIPP program for the Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax).
How much do you owe?
Set up an online account. You will need your access code. It can be found on your tax notice.
Get your property tax account balance. No login or registration required.
How to avoid a penalty
To avoid a 5% penalty on your advance and main taxes, we must receive your:
- Advance tax payment by February 4, 2020
- Main tax payment by July 3, 2020
- Home owner grant (if eligible) by July 3, 2020
- Deferral agreement (if deferring your property taxes) by July 3, 2020
Through your bank or credit union
Pay your taxes online, by phone, or in person through your bank or credit union.
Drop off, mail, or in person at City Hall
Send your payment by mail or drop it into our mail slot. You can also hand in your payment in person at City Hall.
Deadlines and penalties
Find out when your taxes are due, how to avoid penalties, and what you will be charged if your tax payment is late.
Property tax payment programs
Through your mortgage
Pay your property tax through your mortgage payments. Remember: you will need to claim your home owner grant each year.
Instalment Plan
Prepay next year's property taxes with instalments deducted from your bank account. Or, pre-authorize withdrawals on tax due dates.
Defer your property taxes
Have a family with children? Or, are you aged 55 and older, a surviving spouse, or have a disability? Apply for a low-interest BC government loan to pay your property taxes.
