What you should know about Vancouver property taxes

If you own Vancouver real estate, the first half of your property taxes are due at the end of January every year.

You can appeal your assessment but not your taxes. Your assessment will arrive the first week of January and you have til month end to appeal. BC Assessment assesses properties as of the previous July 1st. The market may have changed and may not correlate with the assessed value. When purchasing a property you are liable for all outstanding taxes. Your Homeowners Grant can be claimed on an annual basis, not accumulated.

Your tax bill includes Regional District tax, school tax, hospital tax and other taxes set by local taxing authorities and collected by the local government.

To pay your taxes, go online to www.epost.ca, or in person,

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