Property Taxes


NEW IN 2023

  • Separate Property Tax & Utilities Notices
  • New Utility Account Numbers
  • Online Property Tax Portal & Access Code

Separate Property Tax & Utilities Notices
Starting this year, Property Tax and Utilities notices will be mailed individually to property owners. The deadline to pay 2023 Property Taxes and Utilities without penalty is Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

New Utility Account Numbers
Utility account numbers are increasing from 5 to 7 digits. If you pay through online banking, please be sure to update the account number before making your payment.

Online Property Tax Portal & Access Code
We are working toward the launch of an Online Property Tax Portal. The Access Code printed on the front of your tax notice will be the Access Code used to log in to your online property tax account when the Online Property Tax Portal is ready. We anticipate a new system launch by end of this year.


Deadline to pay without penalty

2023 Property Taxes and Utilities are due July 4, 2023.  

A 5% penalty will be added to any amount outstanding after July 4, 2023, including property taxes, utilities, and home owner grant (if eligible). A second 5% penalty will be added to amounts outstanding after July 31, 2023.

Property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes regardless of whether or not a notice is received. If you have not received a notice, please contact Financial Services at 604.815.5035 or 604.815.5010.

New owners should ensure taxes are paid on their property. If there is any doubt, please contact the Property Tax Department at 604.815.5035 or 604.815.5010.

Methods of Payment

  • Online or telephone banking services provided by banks and credit unions.
  • Mail* or deliver cheque to Municipal Hall early enough to be received before the deadline. No post-dated cheques please.
  • Deposit a cheque in the drop box at Municipal Hall. Do not put cash in the drop box. No post-dated cheques please.
  • In-person at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue, Squamish.

 

Penalty & Interest

A 5% penalty will be added to any amount outstanding after July 4, 2023, including any unclaimed Home Owner Grant. A second 5% penalty will be applied after July 31, 2023.

Daily Interest Rates are set by the province each quarter and applied directly to your outstanding arrears and delinquent property tax amounts.

Home Owner Grant

The Home Owner Grant reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence. 

  • Apply for your home owner grant online with the Province.
  • Municipalities are no longer accepting applications. Program eligibility is unchanged.
  • In order to avoid penalties and interest, apply before the tax due date, starting May 2023.
  • Learn more gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1.888.355.2700 to speak with a live agent.

Learn more on the Province of British Columbia's Home Owner Grant web page.

 

Tax Deferment

A home owner 55 years or over, a widow/widower, persons with disabilities as defined in the Disability Benefits Program Act, or families with children under 18 years of age may be able to defer their taxes on their principal residence through a program whereby the provincial government makes payment on their behalf.  

Property Tax Deferment
Phone: 1.888.355.2700 or 250.387.0555

Mailing Address Change
If you need to change your mailing address, please contact BC Assessment.

BC Assessment Authority
Phone: 1.866.825.8322

Land Title Office
1.877.577.5872

Tax Sale

VIEW THE ORDER
DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD 

Please be advised that the District of Squamish by public auction sold a property on September 25, 2023 for which Charles Edward Hope is the registered owner. The collector for the District has been unable to locate Charles Edward Hope, and hereby provides notice of the September 25, 2023 tax sale for the following property pursuant to Section 657 of the Local Government Act.

FOLIO NUMBER PID LEGAL DESCRIPTION CIVID ADDRESS UPSET PRICE
200-0078758.000 031-195-300 BLOCK 8 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 50 PLAN 1878 EXCEPT PART SHOWN IN RED AND BLUE ON REFERENCE PLAN 887 NONE $4,829.89

The property can be redeemed by paying the amounts set out under Section 660 of the Local Government Act, which consist of the above noted Upset Price of $4,829.89 plus other applicable amounts, including daily interest, as provided for in Section 660(3) of the Local Government Act.

The redemption period (i.e. the period allowed for redemption) ends September 25, 2024, which is one year from the day of the tax sale of the property. If the property is not redeemed by that date, the title to this property will transfer to the tax sale purchaser.

If any person or party feels they have an interest in this property or wishes to redeem the property, please contact the District of Squamish property tax department propertytaxes@squamish.ca or 604-815-5035.

District of Squamish Financial Services: 604.815.5035 or by email.

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