Property Taxes
Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Village of Pouce Coupe does not accept post-dated cheques.
No, the Village of Pouce Coupe does not accept credit cards for the payment of taxes. Credit cards are acceptable for the payment of utilities.
Unpaid utility charges that are overdue at the end of the year are transferred to your tax account in the form of arrears, based on the Community Charter. For more information on your utility charges, contact the Village Office at (250) 786-5794 or email info@poucecoupe.ca.
Tax notices are mailed to property owners by the end May. If you have not received your notice, contact the Village Office at (250) 786-5794 or email info@poucecoupe.ca and ensure that the mailing address that we have on file is current.
You are responsible for paying your taxes whether or not you have received your notice.
If you disagree with your property assessment, you must contact BC Assessment in January of the current year.
Property owners who disagree with their assessment can file a formal Notice of Complaint (Appeal) with the province's Property Assessment Review Panel. For more information on this process, refer to the back page of your assessment notice when you receive it in January.
The municipality no longer automatically sends a receipt for property tax payments. If you require a receipt, please include a request for one with your payment.
If you recently purchased the property, you are responsible for the property taxes; therefore, you must pay the full amount on the bill and apply for the grant (if eligible) by the due date.
If you are the new owner, and are going to claim the home owner grant, you will need to provide a copy of your transfer papers showing your name on title.
If possible, please give it to the new owner. Alternatively, you can return it to the Village Office.
The Permissive Tax Exemption Policy establishes clear guidelines and procedures for the consideration of permissive tax exemption applications under section 224 of the Community Charter.