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.

If you qualify for the program, you can submit an application to defer your unpaid current year property taxes between May 1 and December 31. It is recommended that you apply immediately after receiving your property tax notice and, to avoid late payment penalties for property tax, before your property tax due date.

If you have not received your tax notice by the end of June, contact your property tax office.

Only your current year’s taxes classed as residential (class 1) and residential and farm (class 1 and 9) can be deferred. Property taxes for classes 2 to 8 cannot be deferred and must be paid directly to your property tax office before the property tax due date. Learn more about property classifications.

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:

You must also:

  • Meet all the property and equity requirements
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be a registered owner of the property
  • Have lived in B.C. for at least one year prior to applying
  • Have paid property taxes for the residence to a municipality or the province
  • Have paid all previous years' property taxes, utility user fees, penalties and interest

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

Families with Children Program You may qualify for the Families with children program if you are one of the following:

  • A parent
  • A stepparent, or
  • Are financially supporting a child

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

If you believe you’re eligible and want to know when to apply and what you'll need, see the Before you apply for the property tax deferment program website.

To get started or for further information about applying, you can: Enrol online - eTaxBC Online Services

or

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

Last updated: December 31, 2024