Avoid late fees during the Canada Post strike with other payment options
To avoid late fees, interest charges, or penalties during the Canada Post strike, use other methods to make payments on time.
Revenue Services is currently located at 515 West 10th Avenue while renovation work is completed at the City Hall location.
Pay online through your bank, it's the quickest and easiest way. You can also pay at an ATM or dropping off a cheque.
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, 2025
- Main tax payment by July 3, 2024
- Home owner grant (if eligible) by July 3, 2024
- Deferral agreement (if deferring your property taxes) by July 3, 2024
You can pay your property tax and Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax):
- Through online banking
- By mail
- In-person at 515 West 10th Avenue (Development and Building Services Centre)
- At your bank or ATM
You can also pay your property tax through your mortgage payments.
Note Taxes can't be paid by credit card or wire transfer.
Note There is no deferral or TIPP program for the Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax).
Access your property tax account
The fastest and easiest way to access your account and declared property status.
Set up an online account. You will need your access code. It can be found on your tax notice.
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.