Property Tax notices will be mailed the last week of May and payable by 4pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2009. A 10% penalty will be added to the outstanding current taxes after 4pm July 3rd, 2009. Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must also be claimed by 4pm Friday, July 3rd, 2009 to avoid penalty.

Where To Pay Your Property Taxes

Property Taxes are payable at the Municipal Hall located at 13211 Henry Ave. Payment and grant applications can be processed in person, mailed to the above-noted address, or deposited in our secure drop box located at the main entrance of the Municipal Hall.

Property Taxes Paid By Mortgage Company

If your property taxes are paid through your mortgage company you still have to claim the Homeowner Grant yourself. This can be done at Municipal Hall, by fax at 250-494-1415, through our website or by mailing your signed Homeowner Grant portion of your Property Tax Notice. Payments and Grants must be received by 4pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 to avoid penalty.

Provincial Home Owner Grant

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 District by the due date. Neglecting to claim your grant by the due date will result in a 10% penalty on the grant amount. 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. Ways to claim your Home Owner Grant before the due date: In Person, By Mail, Via Internet.

If you are eligible to claim the Provincial Home Owner Grant and would like to do so on-line, go to www.summerland.ca/vch2 and click on “Home Owner Grant” application. Enter your 8 digit roll number (no need to enter the first 3 digits 325) and your access code which can be found on top section of your tax notice. You will be prompted to enter your name, phone number, date and if claiming the additional Grant, to enter your birth date or to specify the applicable category. Once completed you will receive a confirmation that the Grant has been claimed. Make sure you print the confirmation for your records

You can get information about homeowner grant at Municipal Hall or at Provincial Government website at http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca/rpt/.

Pre-authorized Payment Plan for Property Tax

Would you like to set money aside for your next years'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 and continues through May. When you join the prepayment plan, your monthly installment will be automatically deducted from your bank account. Simple interest will be paid on your prepayments. Application forms are available at the Municipal Hall or on our website at: http://www.summerland.ca/residents/docs_forms.aspx

If you are currently enrolled in the pre-payment plan, you will be notified in early August of your new deduction amount based on an estimate of next year's taxes.

Property Tax Deferment Program

You may qualify for this program if you are age 55 or older, widowed, or in receipt of a disability allowance under the Disability Benefits Program Act. You must have and maintain a minimum equity of 25% of the current assessed value of your home determined by BC Assessment Authority.

For more information please contact:

Municipal Hall or
Consult this webpage:

Financial Hardship - Property Tax Deferment Program

You may qualify for this program if you maintained a minimum equity of 15% of the current assessed value of your home determined by BC Assessment Authority.

For more information please contact:

Municipal Hall or
Consult this webpage:

Property Assessment

The Property Assessment Roll is prepared by British Columbia Assessment Authorities.

For more information on assessment issues in the Penticton region, please contact:

BC Assessment Authorities
201 - 3115 Skaha Lake Rd.
Penticton BC V2A 7Z3
Phone: (250) 492-5740
Fax: (250) 492-1018

Consult their Web page:
http://www.bcassessment.bc.ca