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  • Property taxes for a year are due on July 2 of the year. If July 2 falls on a Sunday or Saturday that is a non-working day, then the due date is on the immediately following working day.
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  • On average, 20% of all households change hands each year. The city has no way to guarantee that a property owner is still eligible for the grant.
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  • Yes! It is very important to do this. If the grant is not claimed by the due date then a 10% penalty would apply. It costs nothing to make the grant claim.
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  • Tax notices are generally mailed out the last week of May. If you have not received your notice by June 10, contact City Hall immediately at 250.392.2311.
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  • Yes, you can, but there is a "convenience fee" added. The credit card companies charge City fees of 3 to 5 percent every time credit card payment is made - these fees are charged back to customers for offering the privilege of paying with an alternative non-standard payment method. City accepts many other payment methods that are fee-free.

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  • Yes, City Hall accepts Interac.
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  • You can mail your payment to us, drop off a postdated cheque, pay online through your bank, signup for pre-authorized payments, call to make a credit card payment. We also implementing online payment option. Call us at City Hall to find out more, 250.392.2311.

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  • Yes you can. You may claim a retroactive homeowner grant for the previous year. To learn more and apply visit gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1 888 355 2700. 

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  • Yes, you can make payments on your tax account at any time throughout the year. However, if current taxes are not paid in full by the due date there will be a 10% penalty on the amount outstanding at that time. Alternatively, you can signup for our new pre-authorized payment plan, call City Hall to find out how, 250.392.2311.
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  • The City is in the process of implementing online payment services for 2023 tax season. Please call City Hall at 250.392.2311 to check if the service is already available.

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  1. City of Williams Lake

    450 Mart Street
    Williams Lake, BC
    V2G 1N3
    Phone: 250-392-2311
    Fax: 250-392-4408

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