Castlegar homeowners can expect to receive their 2025 property tax notices in the mail in the coming days.
Property taxes are due on July 2. Payments made after July 2 will incur a 10 per cent penalty, which will be automatically added to the bill.
Tax notices were mailed on May 13, and most property owners should receive theirs within one week.
There is potential for a mail service disruption due to a possible Canada Post strike, but the City warns that payment is still due by July 2, regardless.
Council approved a 7.27 per cent increase for residential property taxes and 7.54 per cent for businesses for 2025.
The increases equate to an additional $100 for residential properties and $350 extra for businesses.
A typical residential property in Castlegar, assessed at $520,000, will pay approximately $3,135 in total property taxes in 2025.
Of that, 46 per cent goes to the City of Castlegar to fund municipal services (i.e., fire protection, road maintenance, parks, and water/sewer infrastructure).
The remaining 54 per cent is collected on behalf of other tax authorities, including provincial education, hospital services, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
Property tax payment options
The City offers the following ways to pay:
- In person or online through your financial institution
- Deposit a cheque in the drop box at City Hall (460 Columbia Avenue)
- Mail a cheque to City Hall (not recommended if there is a Canada Post strike)
- Cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall
- Online via credit card at castlegar.ca/pay-online (note: OptionPay charges a user fee)
Those who typically pay by mail are strongly encouraged to use an alternate method in case of a postal disruption.
If you have not received your notice by the end of May, the city asks that you contact City Hall at 250-365-7227 or [email protected] to request a copy.
Home Owner Grant
Eligible homeowners are also encouraged to apply for the Home Owner Grant on time to ensure the reduction is reflected on their account.
The Home Owner Grant is a provincial subsidy that reduces the amount of property tax paid on principal residences.
Since 2021, the Province of B.C. has managed all Home Owner Grant applications.
The City cannot accept applications, but information is included with the Property Tax Notices.
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