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29 Jun

2022 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE: MONDAY JULY 4, 2022

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Posted by: Karli Shih

 

The BC Home Owner Grant reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence. You must apply for the grant each year to be eligible.  Applying online is usually quick and easy.  Please see below for the link.

If your lender is collecting a tax installment each month together with your mortgage payment and your mortgage is less than one year old, you will need to send your lender confirmation the grant has been claimed, along with your 2022 property tax notice.  The lender will pay the tax amount due.  No confirmation is typically required in subsequent years, but if you have any questions or concerns, please confirm with your lender.  If you need assistance contacting them, please let your Mortgage Consultant know.

How to claim your Home Owner Grant 

All grant applications are claimed through the province and not individual municipalities. They can be claimed online, or over the phone through an automated self-service system (for Regular and Seniors grants only), or over the phone with the help of an agent. You will need your social insurance number ready when you apply.

If your property is located in a rural area, you can apply online through the Rural Home Owner Grant Application using your eTax account. You’ll need the rural folio number on your 2022 property tax notice.

You can also contact the province directly for assistance; contact details should be provided on your tax notice.

Online

Applying online is quick and easy, and is done through this link.
https://www.etax.gov.bc.ca/btp/HOG/_/
By Phone (Automated Self-Serve System)
Call 1-888-355-2700 and choose option 3
By Phone (With an agent)
Call 1-888-355-2700
More information on the Home Owner Grant can be found on the Government of BC website.