Property Taxes

Property Taxes Due July 2nd, 2026

2026 Tax Information

• Deferment does not cover utilities example: (Garbage Utility User Fee or Sewer Residential Utility Fee). Unpaid utilities are subject to penalty if not paid by property tax due date.
• The Home owner grant program is administered by the Province of BC. The Taxpayer must directly apply for the homeowner grant each year. Find out when and how to apply for the homeowner grant. The District of Sechelt is not responsible for applying for the home owner grant on behalf of tax payers.
• Portal Instructions to set up account here.
• View your tax notice online.
  
• Utilities are included on the property tax notice, except for the separate water bill issued by the Sunshine Coast Regional District. For any questions regarding water billing, please contact the Sunshine Coast Regional District directly.
• Mailing Address Changes must be done by the property owner via BC Assessment.
  
• Folio Numbers can be found via BC Assessment.
  
• Overdue Property Taxes are property taxes that remain unpaid after December 31 of the year they are imposed become taxes in arrears, at which point interest begins to accrue. If still unpaid after one full year, the outstanding taxes and interest become delinquent. Properties with delinquent taxes are subject to tax sale if the balance remains unpaid by the last Monday in September. Penalties and interest apply in accordance with provincial legislation and municipal bylaws. Current Taxes = 2026, Arrears = 2025, Delinquent = 2024. Penalties include unclaimed Home owner Grants.
• Penalties are Statutory. Municipal Staff do not have the authority to waive or reverse them. Any current outstanding balance (including unclaimed Homeowner Grants and utilities if you are deferred) on July 3, 2026 will be charged a 5% penalty. An additional 5% penalty will be charged on any current outstanding after August 31, 2026. The District of Sechelt is mandated to follow the British Columbia Community Charter - Municipal Tax Regulation. The 10% penalty is set by this charter.
• Municipal tax write-off policy: