Property Taxes
2022 Property Taxes
The 2022 due date for property taxes is July 4, 2022. A 5% penalty will be levied to all accounts with outstanding balances on July 5, 2022 a further 5% penalty will be applied to accounts outstanding after August 15, 2022. The penalty is also applicable on the homeowner grant portion of your taxes.
Property Tax Notices will be mailed before the beginning of June. Please contact us if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice by the second week of June.
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Deferment of Property Taxes
Deferment of property taxes is a provincial loan program that allows you to defer the annual property tax payment on your home if you meet the criteria.
Moving?
Important information for property owners moving to or from White Rock
Names/Address Change
Pre-Payment Plan
Check the bottom of your Property Tax Notice to see what your 10 month recommended pre-payment is.
Property Details
Discover White Rock property information through easy-to-use Property Inquiry Search or Online Mapping Services.
Property Assessment
Each year the BC Assessment updates the assessed values of properties within the province. These assessments along with the City’s tax rates are the basis for calculating your municipal Property Taxes each year. Learn more about how assessments work with municipal property taxes.
Important Dates
Learn more about your property tax notice and important dates.
Tax Sale
View information about the annual tax sale of the City of White Rock.
Additional School Tax
In addition to collecting taxes for municipal purposes, the City is also required to collect and remit taxes on behalf of other governments. One such tax is the Provincial School Tax. School tax is charged on every property in B.C. unless the property qualifies for an exemption. Starting in 2019, an Additional School Tax applies to most high-valued residential properties in the province.
Speculation and Vacancy Tax
The Speculation and Vacancy Tax will be administered and managed by the Provincial Government. Please visit the Province’s website for more information.
Property Tax Exemptions
An organization must qualify under Section 224 of the Community Charter and comply with the City’s policies, plans, bylaws and regulations to be eligible for a permissive tax exemption.
Property Tax Certificates
Property Tax Certificates are conveniently available online through APIC. Please visit APIC to open an account and order your Tax Certificate. Alternately, you can purchase a Tax Certificate at City Hall through the Finance Department during regular office hours.