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Property Taxes 

Property Tax Estimator

highlight_calculator.pngThe online Property Tax Estimator application is simple and easy to use!  Enter in last year's and this year's assessed value on your residential property and see what your estimated taxes for this year could be.




Permissive Tax Exemption

moneybag.jpgProperty Tax Exemption is available for qualifying, Kelowna based, registered non-profit organizations using property for municipal, recreational, religious, cultural or charitable purposes.  The application deadline is July 15 for the following tax year.




Property Tax Due Date - First working day after July 1st.

All Property Taxes Notices are mailed annually in the third week of May.  Property owners who have not received their tax notice by the second week of June should contact the Revenue Branch at 250 469-8757.  New property owners are responsible for payment of their annual property taxes by the due date to avoid penalty, whether or not they receive a Property Tax Notice.

Penalties 

bullet.jpg 5% late payment penalty for taxes outstanding after the first working day after July 1.
bullet.jpg An additional 5% late payment penalty for taxes outstanding after the first working day after the Civic Holiday in August.

Actual penalty dates are clearly printed on the Property Tax Notice.  Taxes that remain outstanding after these dates (including any unclaimed Provincial Home Owner Grant amount) are subject to penalty.

Home Owner Grant

homeowners.jpgThe provincial Home Owner Grant program helps reduce the amount of residential property tax homeowners pay. The grant is available to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who live in British Columbia.

  • To claim your Home Owner Grant online log onto Property Tax eServices. You will need to know your Roll Number and your Access Code; both are located on the top right hand corner of your Property Tax Notice.


Pre-Authorized Withdrawal System (PAWS)

checkbook.jpgThe Pre-Authorized Withdrawal System is an assured method of paying your taxes in advance.  When you enroll in PAWS, monthly installments will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account.

  • Authorize your final PAWS payment by logging onto Property Tax eServices. You will need to know your Roll Number and your Access Code; both are located on the top right hand corner of your Property Tax Notice.


Other Payment Options

bullet.jpg  Payments may be made at most financial institutions in Canada (in person, by Telephone banking, or 
   Internet banking), credit unions, by mail or in person at City Hall.  Mail early to avoid penalty.  Post-
   dated cheques are accepted.

Note:  Mail lost or delayed by post office will be assessed the penalty as the postmark will not be accepted as proof of payment by due date.

City Hall Hours:  Open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 

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