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Taxes: Property tax and Empty Homes Tax

How to get your notice and pay during Canada Post service disruptions

Advance Property Tax and Utility Payments

Property and business owners are reminded they are still required to make their advance property tax payments by February 3, 2026 and their metered utility account payments by December 22, 2025.

Get your property tax notice and utility bill

  • Online: Register or log in to review and download your property tax and utility notices
  • In person: Visit the Revenue Services counter in person, located at City Hall to obtain notice details, including amount(s) owing. Bring photo ID and proof of ownership

Use other payment options

Consider signing up for a Tax Instalment Prepayment Plan (TIPP) and Utility pre-authorized withdrawals (UPAWs) to avoid mail delays and spread costs over monthly payments.

Questions? Phone 3-1-1. 

If you own a property in Vancouver, you are required 
each year to:

Property tax due dates:

  • Advance taxes: February 3, 2026
  • Main taxes: July 3, 2026
    You can make your payment at any time after receiving your tax notice in the mail.
  • Home owner grant: July 3, 2026

Empty Homes Tax due dates:

  • Declaration for 2025: February 3, 2026
  • Tax payment for 2025: April 16, 2026

Property tax

Get information about property tax in Vancouver: how to pay your property tax and claim your home owner grant.

Empty Homes Tax

Get information about the Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax), how to declare your property, exemptions, and penalties.

Paying your taxes

Pay your property tax and Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax). Get information on ways to pay your taxes.