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Taxes: Property tax and Empty Homes Tax

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.

Ways to make payment

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

Property tax due dates:

  • Advance taxes: February 4, 2025
  • Main taxes: July 3, 2024
     You can make your payment at any time after receiving your tax notice in the mail.
  • Home owner grant: July 3, 2024

Empty Homes Tax due dates:

  • Declaration for 2024: February 4, 2025
  • Tax payment for 2024: April 14, 2025

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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.