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Kelowna has one of the lowest property taxes in the province—by design.

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Get your tax bill by June 1

View your tax bill in your Property Account, and by email or mail.

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Claim Home Owner Grant

Apply through the BC Government to reduce your taxes.

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Pay by July 2 to avoid late fees

Pay online, through your bank, or at City Hall by the deadline to avoid penalties.

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Plan ahead to avoid late fees and interest.

  • January
    Your BC Assessment valuation arrives.
    Appeals deadline is January 31. 
     
  • May
    Your property tax notice appears in your Property Account by May 20.
    Email or mailed bills arrive by June 1.
     
  • June
    Recommended time to claim the BC Home Owner Grant.
     
  • July
    July 2 — Deadline to pay your property taxes and avoid a 10% late fee.
    July 15—Deadline to apply for Permissive and Heritage Building Tax Exemptions.
     
  • September
    Tax Sale is advertised in Kelowna Courier and online.
    Delinquent properties are auctioned on the last Monday of the month.
     
  • December 31
    Last day to pay outstanding taxes before additional interest kicks in.


Tax Incentives

See if your non‑profit, heritage property, or development project qualifies for exemptions or incentives.

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Annual Tax Sale

Find out how the September tax sale works and what happens when property taxes go unpaid for three years.

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Tax Tools & Resources

Tax Brochure
Print or bookmark this helpful guide. 

Tax Bill Sample
Find your folio number and access code.

Tax Estimator
Estimate the municipal portion of your tax bill.

Tax Certificate
City of Kelowna | $30 
 Private Vendor | $98

Basic Property Search
Look up property information

BC Assessment Search
Look up property assessment.

Property Account
View your tax, utility, and business licence bills.

Pre-Authorized Withdrawals
PAWS Application Form 
PAWS Revision Form 

Change Address
Update mailing address with BC Assessment, not the City.

BC Home Owner Grant
Reduce your property taxes.

BC Property Tax Deferment
Apply for a tax deferral loan.

BC Speculation & Vacancy Tax
Declare by March 31, pay by July 1.