Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
| When will I receive my property tax notice in the mail? |
| Property tax statements are mailed to all property owners at the end of May each year. |
| When is the property tax due date? |
| The property tax payment deadline is the first business day after Canada Day each year. As such, the date can vary from one year to the next. In 2024, the deadline is Tuesday, July 2. |
| What timeline do my property taxes cover? |
| Taxes run on a calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and are paid in July. |
| Do I get a home owner grant? |
| The home owner grant is administered by the Province of British Columbia. Visit gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1-888-355-2700 to learn about qualification criteria, how to apply and more. |
| How do I change my address? |
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To change the address on your property tax statement, property title or metered water utility account, visit Changing Your Address Information for more information. To change the address on your Dog Licence account, please email dogs@tol.ca or call 604-533-6005. |
| Who should pay this year’s property taxes if I am selling? |
| The answer depends on who owns the property on the Tax Due date. The owner on the Tax Due date is responsible for the entire year’s taxes. Your lawyer or notary will provide you with a Statement of Adjustments. If you sell your home before the Tax Due date, there will be a line item on your Statement where you will be paying the new owner for the portion of the year you lived in the home. If you sell after the Tax Due date, then the new owner will be paying you for the portion of the year they will be living in the home. |
| How do I defer my property taxes? |
| Complete your deferment application (new or renewal) online. Your property tax account must be up to date. This means you must pay any property taxes owing from previous years, penalties, interest, as well as any user fees/utility charges of water, sewer and garbage if they are applicable to your property. These amounts are not eligible to be deferred. Apply for the home owner grant, if eligible, and pay utilities, if applicable. |
| Do you accept credit cards for property tax payments? |
| No, credit cards are not accepted for property tax payments. The acceptable forms of payment are cash, cheque, debit, or online/telebanking. Visit How to Pay for more information. |
| What is a tax sale? |
| The annual tax sale is held in the form of a public auction on the last Monday in September. It is a collection tool that enables municipalities to recover outstanding property taxes. Properties with three years of outstanding taxes are auctioned to the highest bidder. Visit Tax Sale for more information. |
| How do I get proof of property tax payment for my mortgage company? |
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Property owners can contact the Revenue and Tax Collections Department at tax@tol.ca to request a tax certificate. Visit Tax Information Certificates for more information. |
| As a new owner, what do I need to know about paying property taxes? |
| Property taxation is the single most important source of municipal revenue. Collected taxes fund operations, fire/police departments, recreation facilities and road construction, to name a few. Each property owner is responsible for their share each year. New property owners are responsible for payment of their annual property taxes by the due date to avoid penalty, whether or not they receive a property tax notice. |
| How can I sign up for the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan? |
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Complete the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan application form and email it along with a voided cheque to tax@tol.ca. Visit How to Pay to access the form and learn more. |
| If my assessed value goes up, does that mean my taxes are going up? |
| Changes in property value do not change the overall tax levy. Instead, the Township adjusts the tax rate to offset the average increase in assessed values to only generate the amount of money needed to run the Township’s operations. Watch BC Assessment's video for more information. |
| Can I view my tax statement and account online? |
Yes. MyTownship and eBilling for property taxes is available. You can easily view your property tax account through this secure online service.
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| Why didn’t I receive my residential utility bill? |
| The Township of Langley does not separate the utilities from the property tax statement. As such, if you are a residence, your flat rate charges are included in your yearly tax bill. |
| Development is happening all around me and my assessment is going up. Is there any relief for taxes? |
| Section 19(8) of the Assessment Act allows certain residential land to be assessed at less than market value where the owner qualifies and provided the property has potential for development for a more valuable use than its current use. Visit the BC Assessment website for more information. |