Property Tax
Property Taxes are due July 2, 2010.
An unclaimed Home Owner Grant is considered outstanding taxes. In order to avoid penalties, you must submit your completed grant application to Municipal Hall.
Property owners are responsible for payment of the 2010 property tax regardless of whether or not a notice is received. If you have not received your notice please contact the Financial Services Department. Payment must be received before the deadline - postmark is not valid as a date of payment.
New owners should ensure taxes are paid on their property. If there is any doubt, please contact the Financial Services Department at 604.815.5010.
BC Assessment property value is divided by 1,000 then multiplied by the tax rate. Depending upon the property, an additional water and sewer frontage tax is levied.
Methods of Payment
Home Owner Grant
Even if your financial institution is remitting property taxes on your behalf, you must still complete your Home Owner Grant and return it to Municipal Hall. If you are eligible for the Home Owner Grant, please ensure that the application on the bottom of the tax notice is completed and returned to Municipal Hall before July 2, 2010 to avoid penalty.
The grant may still be claimed for the current year until December 31, 2010. The Home Owner Grant application must be completed each year that a claim is made.
Grant amount:
Basic grant $570.00
Basic grant with additional grant of $275.00 for those over 65 or disability allowance for a total of $845.00
Online Home Owner Grant
Squamish residents can now apply for the Home Owners Grant online.
Applications will still be accepted at Municipal Hall.
Tax Deferment
A home owner 55 years or over, a widow/widower, or persons with disabilities as defined in the Disability Benefits Program Act, may be able to defer their taxes on their principal residence through a program whereby the Provincial Government makes payment on their behalf.
Forms and further information may be obtained from the Financial Services Department.
Penalties
Penalty
A 5 percent penalty will be added to current taxes which are not paid by July 2, 2010 and an additional 5 percent will be added to current taxes not paid by July 31, 2010.
Interest on Arrear and Delinquent Property Tax
Daily Interest Rates are provincially set each quarter and applied directly to your outstanding arrear and delinquent property tax amounts.
References & Tax Rate Archive
2010 - 2014 Financial Plan and 2010 Tax Rates
BC Assessment Authority: 1.800.571.1211
Land Title Office: 604.660.2595
To learn more about your property value go to the BC Assessment Authority Website.
