British Columbia

Property Tax Deferment

Easy application

Tax filing not required

Property Tax deferment is a low interest loan program that helps qualified B.C. homeowners defer payment of their annual property taxes on their principal residence. You must meet all the eligibility qualifications to apply.

You may be eligible if:

If you are unable to pay your property taxes in any year, you may be able to defer your property taxes if you qualify for one of the following property tax deferment programs:

  • Regular Program
  • Families with Children Program

Regular Program

You may qualify for the Regular Program if you are one of the following:

  • you are 55 or older during the current year
  • you are a surviving spouse of any age
  • you are a person with disabilities

You must also meet these requirements: Applicant qualifications, Property qualifications and Equity requirements to be eligible for the Regular Program.

Or

Families with Children Program

You may qualify for the Families with Children Program if you are a parent, stepparent or financially supporting a child.

You must also meet Applicant qualifications, Property qualifications and Equity requirements to be eligible for the regular program.

Proof of  residency in Province

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

To get started or for additional information visit this website at Apply for or renew a property tax deferment program application - Province of British Columbia.

or

Call toll Free: 1-888-355-2700 Office: 250-387-0555

Last updated: June 24, 2022