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Property Tax Procedures for 2020
Property Tax Notices will be mailed out in the last week of May 2020 and the due date is Thursday, July 2nd, 2020. To avoid a 10% penalty, all outstanding balances must be paid and all Home Owners Grants (if eligible) must be claimed by September 30, 2020 to avoid a 10% penalty that will be applied on October 1, 2020.
How and where to pay your Property Taxes & claim your Home Owner Grant:
Property Taxes Paid by Mortgage Company
If your Property Taxes are paid through your mortgage company you are still required to claim the Home Owner Grant yourself. This can be done by the same methods listed above, through our website, or by mailing the signed Home Owner Grant portion of your Property Tax Notice. Payments and Grants must be received by the due date to avoid the 10% penalty.
Home Owner Grant
If you are eligible, claiming your Home Owner Grant is an important part in the process of paying your Property Taxes. The Home Owner Grant form, located on the bottom of your Tax Notice, must be completed and returned to the Township by the due date (July 2nd). Neglecting to claim your Grant by the due date will result in a 10% penalty, as it is considered unpaid taxes. If your mortgage company remits your tax payment on your behalf, ensure that you claim the Grant as your mortgagor cannot do this for you. Use one of the above listed methods to claim your Home Owner Grant. If you are eligible to claim the Home Owner Grant and would like to do so online enter your 8-digit roll number (DO NOT enter the first three digits 323) and your access code. These can be found in the top right hand section of your Tax Notice. You will be prompted to enter your name, phone number, and date. If you are claiming the additional Grant, you will have to enter your birth date. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation that the Grant has been claimed. Make sure you print the confirmation for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation, then it is possible the Homeowner Grant Application did not go through. Try again or call the Township office to confirm.
More information about the Home Owner Grant or at Municipal Hall.
Pre-authorized Payment Plan for Property Tax
Would you like to set money aside for your next year's Property Taxes? The Property Tax Pre-authorized Prepayment Plan could be for you! This program offers a convenient method of paying your taxes in advance. The plan begins in August of the current year and continues through to May of the following year. When you join the prepayment plan, your monthly installment will be automatically deducted from your bank account. Simple interest will be paid by the Township on your prepayments. Application forms are available online or at the Municipal Hall.
If you are currently enrolled in the pre-payment plan, your Tax Notice will show the balance that is outstanding on your Property Tax account. Please note that even if you have overpaid your Property Taxes, you still must claim your Home Owner Grant on or before July 2nd, 2020. The pre-authorized payment plan does not automatically renew - you must complete a new application annually.
Property Tax Deferment Program
Starting April 2020, BC residential property owners can apply for property tax deferment on their principal residence online - quickly and easily. And for the first time, owners can choose to auto renew their application. Municipalities will no longer be responsible for accepting applications. You may qualify for the Families with Children Tax Deferment Program if you are a homeowner financially supporting a dependent child under the age of 18.
Tax Certificates
To order a Tax Certificate, please email your request to mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca or fax to 250-546-8878. The fee for this service is $20.00 and our Finance Department will invoice you. Please call the Township Municipal Hall at 250-546-3013 for further information.
Property Assessment
The Property Assessment Roll is prepared by BC Assessment. BC Assessment 300-1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 0B5 Phone: 1-866-825-8322 Fax: 1-855-995-6209
If you have any questions regarding Property Taxes, please contact the Finance Department at 250-546-3013, by fax at 250-546-8878, or by e-mail at mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca.