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Taxes: Property tax and Empty Homes Tax

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Advance property tax and utility payments

Property and business owners are reminded they are still required to make their advance property tax payments by February 3, 2026, and their metered utility account payments by December 22, 2025.

Get your property tax notice and utility bill
- Online: Register or log in to review and download your property tax and utility notices
- In person: Visit the Revenue Services counter in person, located at City Hall to get notice details, including amount(s) owing. Bring photo ID and proof of ownership
Use other payment options
- Through online banking or at your bank
- In person: at City Hall
Consider signing up for a Tax Instalment Prepayment Plan (TIPP) and Utility pre-authorized withdrawals (UPAWs) to avoid mail delays and spread costs over monthly payments.

Questions? Phone 3-1-1.

If you own a property in Vancouver, you are required
each year to:

Pay your property tax
Declare your property status
(Empty Homes Tax/Vacancy Tax)

Property tax due dates:

Advance taxes: February 3, 2026
Main taxes: July 3, 2026
You can make your payment at any time after receiving your tax notice in the mail.
Home owner grant: July 3, 2026

Empty Homes Tax due dates:

Declaration for 2025: February 3, 2026
Tax payment for 2025: April 16, 2026

Property tax

Get information about property tax in Vancouver: how to pay your property tax and claim your home owner grant.

Empty Homes Tax

Get information about the Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax), how to declare your property, exemptions, and penalties.

Paying your taxes

Pay your property tax and Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax). Get information on ways to pay your taxes.

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