Property Taxes
Property taxation is the most important single source of municipal revenue. The value of your property, as assessed by the B.C. Assessment Authority, is multiplied by the tax rates as set out by each of the taxing jurisdictions to determine your property taxes.
Property taxes are due each year at City Hall by closing time (4:00 p.m.) on July 2. The due date may be moved ahead if July 2 falls on a weekend. Your annual tax notice will confirm the deadline for each year, or you can call City Hall at 250. 245.6400.
You may pay in person at City Hall (cash, cheque or Interac); at most financial institutions in Canada up to the due date with your remittance slip or by mail; however, please note that post marks are NOT accepted as date of payment.
If you have questions regarding property taxes, please contact the Financial Services Department at 250.245.6414, ext 6206 or email bkirkland@ladysmith.ca. For Home Owner Grant information please click on the link above.
2011 Tax rates
Assessments
The value of your property, is assessed by the B.C. Assessment Authority yearly. Questions relating to your property assessment should be referred to the B.C. Assessment Authority in Nanaimo (#300 - 125 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2) at 1.800.977.2775 or 250.753.6621. For more information on the B.C. Assessment Authority, visit the BC Assessment website.