Property Taxes
Property Taxes are due July 2, 2013
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General Information
In British Columbia municipal property tax rates must be calculated based on the budgeted property tax revenues established by council during the annual budget process and assessment information provided by BC Assessment. These factors establish the amount of municipal taxes paid per $1,000 of assessed value for each class of property.
The municipal portion of your property tax bill is about half of your total tax levy and is the only rate that is controlled and set by the municipality. Taxes levied by other government agencies are also included on your tax notice. These agencies include the Municipal Finance Authority, BC Assessment, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Hospitals, and the Provincial Government (school tax).
2013 tax notices will be mailed out the third week of May with a due date of July 2. A 5 per cent penalty will be added to the outstanding current taxes on July 3 and a further 5 per cent penalty will be applied October 1. Outstanding amounts due to Home Owner Grants not being claimed by these dates are subject to the same penalties.
Learn more about taxation in Whistler in the 2013 edition of Tax Talk. This pamphlet is mailed to taxpayers each year with their tax notice.
If you have recently moved please complete the Change of Address form and return it to the Finance Department by fax (604) 935-8129, mail or email finance@whistler.ca. Only registered owners are authorized to update mailing address records.
Property Tax and Utility Rates
Taxes are collected by the Resort Municipality of Whistler on behalf of various jurisdictions. Click here to view the 2013 Tax Rates.
How to pay your Property Taxes
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Bank |
Please provide your Tax Bill and complete the online Home Owner Grant (if eligible). |
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Online Banking |
To pay your property taxes online, access your personal online banking, set Whistler as a payee using the Folio Number (without dashes) where the account number is requested. Remember to complete the online Home Owner Grant (if eligible). |
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Telebanking |
Enter the Folio Number where account number is requested and complete the online Home Owner Grant (if eligible). |
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Mail Cheque |
Postdated cheques are accepted, mail or courier early to ensure cheque arrives on time. Postmark is NOT accepted as a date of payment. A $20.00 service charge will be levied on all returned cheques and a 5 per cent penalty will be applied if not rectified before the due date. Please ensure the Home Owner Grant is completed in full or complete the online Home Owner Grant (if eligible). |
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24 Hour Secure Drop-Off Box |
Main doors at 4325 Blackcomb Way. Do not deposit CASH. |
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Pay In-Person |
Be prepared to wait in line the last week of June. You may pay by cheque, cash, money order, bank draft, or Interac. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. |
Pre-authorized withdrawal:
Sign up for one of our pre-authorized payment plans. The municipality can withdraw property taxes from any Canadian bank account. Alternatively, after the current taxes are paid in full you may sign up to make monthly pre-payments on next years’ taxes. You can now also sign up to have the monthly payment amount auto recalculated annually to ten equal payments to cover the next years property taxes. If you have sold your property or would like to change the amount of your payments please complete and return the form to our office. Completed forms can be emailed to paws@whistler.ca.
Payment applications and forms:
- Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Annual Tax Payment Plan
- Pre Authorized Withdrawal Monthly Tax Pre-Payment Application
- Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Cancellation Form
- Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Amount Change Form
2013 Home Owner Grant
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is required to administer the Home Owner Grant program on behalf of the Province of B.C. Home Owner Grants must be claimed before the due date to avoid penalties.
Home Owner Grant applications that are incomplete, unclaimed, or late will result in penalty charges. Home Owner Grants that are not claimed are considered equivalent to unpaid taxes.
If you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant for 2013, you will be able to apply online after the Resort Municipality of Whistler has levied the 2013 property taxes. Click here for eligibility requirements.
In May 2013, the access code and folio number from the tax notice are required for the online Home Owner Grant application. Alternatively you can still fill out and submit the paper application at the bottom of your tax notice.
Failure of an intermediary such as a financial institution, Canada Post, or lawyer to remit the application on behalf of the owner is a private matter for resolution between the parties involved and is outside the Tax Collector's authority and responsibility. For further information, contact:
Home Owner Grant Administration Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Tel: 1-888-355-2700
Property Tax Deferment Programs
The Province offers Tax Deferment Programs to assist eligible home owners during years when they may be struggling with paying their property taxes. Tax deferment is a loan program that allows eligible home owners to defer all, or part, of the annual property taxes on their home. To see if you qualify, or for more information, please visit the Province's Property Tax Deferment Programs webpage.
