Property Taxes

Property taxes are mailed to property owners in late May, and taxes are due in early July. Utilities include sewer, water, and curbside collection services. Beginning in 2023, utilities are billed separately at a different time of the year.

How to pay your Property Tax

We encourage residents to pay property taxes using online or telephone banking. Alternatively, you can mail us a cheque or securely drop off a cheque, in person, in the drop-box at the main entrance to Municipal Hall. 

2023 Property Tax payments are due July 4, 2023

Avoid a 10% penalty by paying your taxes by July 4, 2023

Although revenues are generated from additional sources, the primary source of revenue for municipalities comes from property taxes.

Home Owner Grants

Starting January 1, 2021, municipalities can no longer accept retroactive or current year Home Owner Grant applications.  The Home Owner Grant Program is now completely administered by the Province.

To claim your grant:

Property Taxes

North Cowichan property tax notices are mailed out the last week of May every year. If you have not received your tax notice by the second week of June, please contact the Financial Services department. Property taxes are due on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, by 4:30pm. Make your property tax payment by the close of business on July 4, 2023, to avoid a 10% penalty on any unpaid current taxes, including unclaimed homeowner grants. 

CVRD 2023 Tax Insert  [PDF - 341 KB]

North Cowichan offers a Pre-Payment Plan [PDF - 95 KB] for property owners to pre-pay their next years' property taxes (call for details.)

Properties whose taxes have not been paid for 3 years are subject to the Tax Sale.

Visit our Payment Location page for payment options.

Property Tax Deferment Program

Property Tax Deferment forms are no longer accepted by North Cowichan. The program is now completely administered by the Province, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/propertytaxdeferment or call 1.888.355.2700 for information.

MyMuni

You can securely access all of your North Cowichan accounts online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.northcowichan.ca/MyMuni. View tax account information, water consumption, utility history, dog licences, and business licences. All you need is a copy of your bill for the account number you want to register and then create a profile to register your accounts.

Utilities

The Municipality of North Cowichan provides refuse collection, water and sewer to its residents. Visit Utilities and Residential Services to find out more information.

Assessment Information

BC Assessment produces independent, uniform and efficient property assessments on an annual basis for all property owners in the province. Please visit the links below for topics commonly asked by North Cowichan residents.

Questions? Email us at finance@northcowichan.ca

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