Defer Your Property Taxes Program
Financial, Housing / Shelter, and Seniors Services
Provided by Government of British Columbia
Tax deferment is a low interest loan program that helps qualified B.C. homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence.
The tax deferment program exists as a low interest loan to help individuals pay their property taxes. Under certain circumstances taxes cannot be deferred.
The program process is:
- Receive your annual property tax notice in May of a given year.
- Confirm you are qualified for the program. You may qualify for the Families with Children Program if you're a parent, stepparent or financially supporting a child.You may qualify for the Regular Program if you’re:
- 55 or older during the current year or
- a surviving spouse of any age or
- a person with disabilities
- Pay outstanding property tax debts. Property tax account must be up to date to be eligible.
- Send your completed application to your property tax office at the address shown on your property tax notice.
- Renew your loan agreement each year
250-387-0555
Toll Free: 1-888-355-2700
Public email: TaxDeferment@gov.bc.ca
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content...
Service is available in English.
Cost: Fees may apply
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Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Housing / Shelter
Seniors Services
Ways to Access
- Service includes the provision of funding
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