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Want to skip the queues at City Hall when paying your property taxes? Learn how you can pay remotely.

Tax Due Date

Property taxes are always due on the first Friday in July. If July 1 falls on a Friday, taxes will be due the following Friday.

NOTE: New property owners who have not received a current property tax notice will be required to contact City Hall to receive a copy.

Non-receipt of a tax notice is not a valid reason for failing to pay taxes by the due date.

2020 Tax Information

Council has made significant adjustments to the City budget and 2020 tax levy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Council reduced the tax levy increase nearly by half from a 3.44% increase approved prior to the pandemic to 1.75%. This levy will ensure the City can maintain services in key areas, and even enhance some important services, particularly the improvement of security, health, and safety in the community.

Council has approved various measures related to the 2020 budget, property taxes, and utility billing:

Deferring nearly $25 million in capital projects.
Eliminating the 10% penalty on late sewer, water, and solid waste utility payments for the period of July 1 to December 31, 2020.
Cost of living increases have been frozen for the Mayor, Members of Council, and City management.

Service enhancements aimed at improving safety, cleanliness, and security downtown are proceeding in 2020. These include providing for additional police, security, and bylaw services personnel for the area; funding for homeless service hubs; and increased resources for removing illegal camps and dumpsites.

For more information:

How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent

Bar graph of 2017 Operating Expenses

Services such as water, sanitary sewer, and residential garbage collection are billed separately from property taxes. User fees (collected through City utility bills) support the operating costs of these services as well as the replacement of ageing infrastructure.

Online Tax Notices

View current and past tax notices and more. Register for MyCity, login, and set up your tax accounts to start.

Don't have an account? Register now.

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Home Owner Grants

The Provincial Home Owner Grant program helps reduce the amount of residential property taxes homeowners pay on their primary residences.

Applications must be made through the BC Provincial Government.

Learn More

Contact Us

Phone: 311 (or 250-561-7600 outside city limits)
Email: 311@princegeorge.ca

Need to report a problem? Submit a service request online.

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Paying Your Property Taxes

1. Financial Institutions - Online banking, Telephone Banking, In Person

Banks and credit unions that offer payment services provide the opportunity to pay tax bills online, through telephone banking, or in-person. Set up the City of Prince George as the payee and enter your tax folio number.

Please allow up to three business days to process to ensure payment is made on time. Be sure to include the property tax folio number when paying online.

2. By Mail

Cheques may be mailed to City Hall at:

City of Prince George
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada

Tax payments sent by mail must be received at City Hall by the due date. Mail postmarked by the due date is not accepted as on time.

3. In Person at City Hall By Cheque, Cash, or Debit Card

Payments may be made in person by cheque, cash, or debit card at the City Hall Service Centre during regular working hours:

City Hall Service Centre
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Phone: 311 (or 250-561-7600 outside city limits)
Email: 311@princegeorge.ca
Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed on statutory holidays

After-Hours Payments

Cheques may be left in drop boxes located at either City Hall entrance for after-hours payments.

Do not leave cash in drop boxes.

4. By Credit Card Using PayTM Canada

Property taxes may be paid by credit card using the PayTM Canada mobile app. Credit cards are not accepted at the City Hall Service Centre. Please allow up to five days for payments to be processed.

Note: Fees may apply.

How to Pay with PayTM Canada

Download the PayTM Canada mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Search for "Prince George(City)" under Utilities or Taxes and set as the payee.
Enter the property tax account number, name, and the amount due.
Review the details and proceed to checkout.

5. Pre-Authorized Monthly Plan

Property taxes may be paid through a pre-payment plan. Residents may complete an application form and submit it in person at the City Hall Service Centre:

City Hall Service Centre
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada

A void cheque, direct deposit form, or counter cheque must be provided with the application form.

Download the Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan form [PDF]

Change Banking Information or Cancel a Pre-Payment Plan

To change banking information or to cancel a pre-payment plan, fill out the pre-payment plan change form (either as a downloadable PDF or through a web form), print the document, and submit it in person at the City Hall Service Centre.

Submit the Change of Banking Information/Cancellation form online

Change in Mailing Address

For mailing address changes to property taxes or utilities accounts, complete the mailing address change online form (either as a downloadable PDF or through a web form) or mailing address change editable PDF and submit it in person at the City Hall Service Centre.

Please note a five per cent penalty will be added to any current outstanding taxes remaining unpaid after the due date. The class is indicated on the Tax Notice.

Class 1, 2, 3, and 9 - Five (5) per cent penalty after July 3. An additional five (5) per cent on outstanding amounts after September 10.
Class 4, 5, 6 7, and 8 - Ten (10) per cent penalty after September 10.

General Tax Information

Prior Tax Rates

Tax rate tables from previous years are available for download.

Tax Exemptions

Permissive tax exemption is available for qualifying, registered non-profit organizations using property for municipal, recreational, religious, cultural or charitable purposes.

The application for the 2022 tax year will be posted when available.

Tax Deferment

Tax deferment is a low-interest loan program administrated by the Government of B.C. that helps qualified B.C. homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence.

Learn more about the B.C. tax deferment program

Tax Sale

The City is required by the Local Government Act on the last Monday of September to sell at tax sale all properties where taxes have not been paid in three years. The Local Government Act gives the Collector authority to sell a property for the "Upset Price" which equals all outstanding taxes + penalties + interest + five (5) per cent tax sale costs + Land Title Office fees.

All property sales are "as is" without warrant or guarantee by the City of Prince George. For complete information, prospective purchasers should consult the Local Government Act, in particular (but not limited to) Sections 403 to 428.

Please note Prince George City Council has deferred the 2020 tax sale.

For more information:

Download the July 27, 2020 Bylaw No. 9142 [PDF]