Utilities (Water, Garbage & Recycling) Tax Information:
The Utilities tax notices were mailed at the beginning of March and payment is due March 31, 2010. If payment is received on or before March 31, 2010, property owners will receive a 'Prompt Payment Discount'. If payment is received after March 31, 2010 then the gross amount is due.
Click HERE to view the 'Reminder Notice' that Utilities payments are due March 31, 2010.
Click HERE to view the '2010 Water User Rates and Solid Waste Fees' Brochure that accompanied the Utilities tax notices.
Click HERE to view the 'Recycling, Garbage & Yard Trimming Guide' for Lions Bay.
Property Tax Information:
BC Assessment
BC Assessment's role is to assign an assessment value on your property. Assessment Notices are sent from BC Assessment to all property owners in January of each year. For information or questions about your property assessment, visit the BC Assessment website (www.bcassessment.ca). The Village of Lions Bay uses BC assessment data to calculate tax rates used to determine property taxes but has no say in the assessment determination.
Home Owner Grants
For information on the provincial Home Owner Grant, please click on this link:
http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/property_taxes/home_owner_grant/hog.htm
Province of BC Property Tax Deferment Programs
Government of BC Property Tax Deferment Website, click HERE>>
Property Tax Deferment Program - 55 or older, surviving spouse, living with Disabilities
The BC Property Tax Deferment Program is a loan program that allows homeowners to defer the annual property taxes if they are aged 55 or over, a surviving spouse, a Person living with a Disability and meet the eligibility criteria. If you wish to defer your taxes for the first time, please complete the on-line application HERE >>. If you already have an account and would like to defer your property taxes again this year, complete the deferral renewal form sent to you by the BC government, or download it HERE >> , complete your HOG and submit them to the Village Office by July 14, 2010 to avoid the 10% penalty on the deferred amount.
Financial Hardship Property Tax Deferment Program
In light of recent global economic events, the provincial government of BC recently amended the Land Tax Deferment Act, creating a new temporary program. The Financial Hardship program will allow eligible home owners facing financial hardship, and who have at least 15% equity in their home, to defer their 2010 property taxes.
Financial Hardship Property Tax Deferment Application Form: HERE >>
Family with Children Property Tax Deferment Program
The New Family with Children program is available to eligible families that are financially supporting children under the age of 18 at any time during the tax calendar year. The eligible owner must be able to provide proof that they are financially supporting a child, must complete a declaration form and have one of more children under the age of 18.
Family with Children Property Tax Deferral Application Form: HERE >>
For more information on these programs, locating the application forms, and learning of the chargeable interest rates, please visit the Government of BC's website at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/rpt or call the Village office.
2011 Village of Lions Bay Property Tax Prepayment Plan
The Property Tax Prepayment Plan provides a means of budgeting tax payments over a 12 month period to avoid having to make one large, lump sum payment for the 2011 tax year in July. The Property Tax Prepayment Plan is easy to start and you need to complete an advice from available at the Village Office. This plan is only available to the registered property owner.
2011 Village of Lions Bay Property Tax Prepayment Application Form: HERE >>
