Attachment 3: View Royal 2021 Property Tax Notice
A copy of the standard 2021 tax notice containing important notes on payment deadlines and the 10% late penalty.
2021 Property Tax Notice
45 View Royal Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 1A6 Tel. (250) 479-6800 Fax (250) 727-9551
Due Date: July 2, 2021 2021 taxes become due and payable on July 2, 2021. Late payment penalty: 10% at 12:01 AM, July 3, 2021. See notes on reverse.
If this property has been sold, please forward this notice to the new owner or return to the Municipal Hall.
Home Owner Grant Info
The home owner grant process has changed, but program details and eligibility requirements have not changed.
Starting in 2021, residents in municipalities no longer apply for the home owner grant through their municipal office. Everyone now applies directly to the province using a new online system that's easy to use and will process applications faster. Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak to a live agent.
Payment of taxes is not a requirement to claim the grant but your application must be made on or before July 2, 2021 to avoid a 10% penalty.
Payment Info
Payment options are detailed below and on the reverse of this notice. If payment is being made by a mortgage company or by pre-authorized payments, it remains the owner's responsibility to ensure all taxes are paid by the due date and the home owner grant has been claimed. Penalties are statutory and Town staff do not have the discretion to waive or reverse them.
Further Information
See reverse of this notice or contact the Finance Department at 250-479-6800 or finance@viewroyal.ca
| Pay A, B, or C | A. Not Eligible for Grant | B. Eligible and Under 65 | C. Eligible 65+ and Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Detach and enclose stub with payment THIS IS NOT A HOME OWNER GRANT APPLICATION
Claim your provincial home owner grant, if eligible:
- Online at www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant
- By phone 1-888-355-2700
- At computer terminals available at most Service BC locations
PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 10% penalty applies to any 2021 tax amount outstanding at 12:01 am July 3, 2021, including any unclaimed home owner grant amount.
Payment options (see reverse for details)
- Online or telephone banking
- Mail — allow sufficient time for delivery on or before July 2, 2021
- In person — Town Hall 45 View Royal Avenue, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, after-hours drop box beside front doors
Payment methods
- ✓ Cheque, cash, debit card, post-dated cheque (dated on or before July 2, 2021)
- ✗ No credit cards, wire transfers or third-party cheques
Important Notes
MUNICIPAL HALL HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCLUDING STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
PAYMENT OF TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL TAXES: Payment is due July 2, 2021. To avoid penalties, payment must be received at the Town of View Royal on or before July 2, 2021. Payment can be made by mail, in person at the Municipal Hall or online. Methods of payment include - cheque, cash, debit card, post-dated cheque. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
PAYMENT BY CHEQUE: Make cheque payable to the Town of View Royal. Returned cheques constitute non-payment of taxes and will be subject to applicable penalties, service charges and/or interest.
PAYMENT BY MAIL: Allow sufficient time for delivery by mail as your payment must be received by July 2, 2021 to avoid penalties. POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF PAYMENT DATE.
HOME OWNER GRANTS: Applications must be received by the province on or before July 2, 2021 to avoid penalties. To claim your home owner grant go to www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak to a live agent.
ONLINE PAYMENTS: This bill can be paid online through most financial institutions - check with your bank for details. Your account number is the last 8 digits of the roll number with no decimal as shown on the top right corner of your property tax notice. Please allow sufficient time for electronic delivery of your payment as it is due July 2, 2021.
PAYMENT BY MORTGAGE COMPANY: It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the taxes are paid by the mortgage company. To avoid a penalty, it is also the owner's responsibility to ensure that the home owner grant is completed and submitted by July 2, 2021, if eligible.
PENALTIES: Unpaid 2021 taxes after July 2, 2021 (including unclaimed home owner grants) are subject to a 10% penalty.
ARREARS AND DELINQUENT TAXES: Subject to interest in accordance with Sections 245 and 246 of the Community Charter. Properties with delinquent taxes will be sold on September 27th of this year unless the delinquent taxes with interest are sooner paid.
PRE-PAYMENT OF TAXES: You can pre-pay your taxes in 10 equal monthly payments (August to May) and earn interest as well. For details, contact the Finance Department or visit our website at www.viewroyal.ca. For owners currently on the plan, the home owner grant and balances owing must be submitted by July 2, 2021.
PROVINCIAL TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM: You may qualify if you are 55 years of age or older, a surviving spouse or a disabled person as defined by regulation, or financially supporting a dependent child under the age of 18. For details see www.gov.bc.ca/propertytaxdeferment.
OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS CHANGES: If ownership has changed, please forward this notice to the new owner or return it to the Town of View Royal. You must notify BC Assessment and Land Titles if your mailing address changes.
For information regarding taxes levied by other agencies, please contact:
- BC Assessment: 1-866-825-8322
- BC Transit: 250-385-2551
- Capital Regional District: 250-360-3000
- School Tax: 250-387-0555
Home Owner Grant
The home owner grant process has changed, but program details and eligibility requirements have not changed.
Starting in 2021, residents in municipalities no longer apply for the home owner grant through their municipal office. Everyone now applies directly to the province using a new online system that is easy to use and will process applications faster.
To claim your home owner grant go to www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak to a live agent.
Payment of taxes is not a requirement to claim the grant but your application must be made on or before July 2, 2021 to avoid a 10% penalty.
If mailing your payment:
- ✓ Make cheque payable to: TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
- ✓ Allow sufficient time for delivery on or before July 2, 2021
- ✓ Make sure cheque shows correct date and amount (in numbers and words) and is signed
- ✓ Enclose stub with payment
Claim your provincial home owner grant, if eligible, on or before July 2, 2021 to avoid penalties.
www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant 1-888-355-2700