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| A | Folio number | The unique 12-digit folio number attached to your property. This number stays with the property so if you change properties, be sure to update any banking payment information |
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| B |
Access code |
The six-digit access code required to sign up for online services, make your Empty Homes Tax property status declaration, and more |
| C |
Five-year land averaging (for applicable properties only) |
As a result of the Land Averaging By-Law, some properties will see adjusted tax rates and assessed values. Adjusted values are shown on the tax notice as Taxable 20XX Land. Learn more about land assessment averaging |
| D |
Parcel identifier (PID) |
The unique property identifying number that cross-references with land titles and BC assessment |
| E |
Home Owner Grant |
These three columns detail your taxes owing whether claiming the basic, additional/ seniors or no home owner grant, if available. Each year, you must apply online to claim your eligible deduction External website, opens in new tab |
| F |
Additional school tax (for applicable properties only) |
Residential properties valued above $3 million (before land averaging is applied) may be subject to the additional school tax External website, opens in new tab. Additional school tax is levied on the assessed value, not on the averaged value. Other levies on the tax notice, including provincial school tax, are based on the averaged value. The two values are not always the same. |
| G |
Total taxes due |
This area is your calculated total taxes due, based on home owner grants claimed, as well as any Advance Tax or other payments, adjustments, or arrears, including applicable interest. Arrears may also include prior year unpaid Empty Homes Tax levies |
| H |
Property owner name(s) |
The names of all owners of the property. If there are multiple registered owners, then each name will appear on the notice, sometimes resulting in multiple notices being issued |
| I | Jurisdiction and roll number | When claiming your home owner grant at gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant External website, opens in new tab, you will need to enter your jurisdiction and roll number. |