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Drop off, mail, or hand in your payment in person at City Hall

Pay online through your bank, it's the quickest and easiest way. You can also pay at an ATM, or by mailing or dropping off a cheque.

You can pay your property tax and Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax) at Vancouver City Hall by either:

  • Dropping off your payment
    (Our mail slot is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.) 
  • Mail
    (Postmarks are not accepted as proof of on-time payment.)

Property tax and Empty Homes Tax

Property tax due dates

Advance taxes: February 2, 2023

Main taxes: July 5, 2023

Home owner grant: July 5, 2023 (Grant may be claimed once the main tax notice is received.)

Empty Homes Tax due dates

Previous years' unpaid tax added to property tax bill: December 31, 2023

Declaration for 2022: February 2, 2023

Empty Homes Tax payment for 2022: April 18, 2023

Access your property tax account

The fastest and easiest way to access your account and declared property status.

Log in to your account

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.

Remember to claim your home owner grant online

You must claim your home owner grant each year, even if you are paying through your mortgage or deferring your payment.