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Fri Jul. 2
2021 Property Tax Due Date
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Wed Sep. 1
2021 Property Tax Second Due Date
BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Due March 31, 2021
Updated February 3, 2021
The Provincial Speculation and Vacancy Tax is part of the BC Government’s affordable housing plan. All owners of residential property in Maple Ridge must complete an annual declaration, either by phone or on-line. The information you need will be mailed by mid-February; if you have not received one by late February, please contact the Province.
For information about the tax and the process, please contact:
Website: http://www.gov.bc.ca/spectax
Toll Free: 1 (833) 554-2323
(Outside North America) Office: 1 (604) 660-2421
Email: spectaxinfo@gov.bc.ca
Quarter 4 (October 1 - December 31) 2020 Utility Notices Due date is March 4, 2021
Updated January 27, 2021
The Quarter 4 Metered Water Notices have been mailed out and cover October, November, and December (Quarter 4). Please be sure to have them paid by March 4, 2021.
Sign up for e-billing: https://www6.mapleridge.ca/WebApps/LoginManager/
Payments options: http://www.mapleridge.ca/181/Payment-Options
Utilities information: http://www.mapleridge.ca/183/Utilities
January 28, 2021 Property Tax Counter Opened 8 AM to 8 PM for Dog Licence Payments
Updated January 11, 2021
The City Hall Property Tax Counter will have extended hours on Thursday, January 28, 2021 for residents to pay dog licence fees. Please note: no other department will be opened after 4 PM.
New Homeowner Grant Application Process (Effective 2021)
Updated January 4, 2021
The home owner grant is available to eligible homeowners who pay property taxes. Effective 2021, homeowners will no longer apply for the home owner grant through their property tax office. Everyone will now apply directly to the province using a new online system that will be available in early 2021.
Although the application process has changed, program details and eligibility requirements have not.
This new system will help ensure that homeowners receive their full grant entitlement, including the additional grant for seniors or persons with a disability. It will also help process applications faster and reduce fraudulent applications.
Please note: early applications are not being accepted at this time. To be notified when the system goes live, subscribe to the province's What's New in BC Property Taxes page at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-changes/whats-new/property-taxes
For more information:
https://gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant
Toll Free: 1-888-355-2700
Office: 250-387-0555
Mailing: PO Box 9991 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9R7
Home Owner Grant Threshold Increased for 2021
Updated January 4, 2021
The provincial government has set the 2021 Home Owner Grant threshold to $1.625 million.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0001-000002
BC Assessment Notices
Updated January 4, 2021
All BC Assessment Notices have been mailed out in Maple Ridge. The information is also available on-line on the BC Assessment Authority Website using the e-value application. The 2021 assessment values are based on the value of the property as of July 1, 2020.
February 1, 2021 is the deadline to appeal your 2021 Property Assessment.
For more information: https://www.bcassessment.ca/
Toll Free: 1-800-393-1332
Email: https://www.bcassessment.ca/property/contact
City Hall Main Entrance on West Side of the Building
Updated December 22, 2020
The main entrance to City Hall is now back to being on the West Side of the building. The exit is now on the East Side of the building near the RCMP building. This change was made to allow visitors to wait inside if needed during the cold winter season.
Happy New Year!
Updated January 1, 2021
From all of us in the Property Tax Department, We wish you peace and prosperity for the new year.
Quarter 3 (July 1 - September 30) 2020 Utility Notices Due December 7, 2020
Updated November 2, 2020
The Quarter 3 Metered Water Notices have been mailed out and cover July, August, and September (Quarter 3). Please be sure to have them paid by December 7, 2020.
Sign up for e-billing: https://www6.mapleridge.ca/WebApps/LoginManager/
Payments options: http://www.mapleridge.ca/181/Payment-Options
Utilities information: http://www.mapleridge.ca/183/Utilities
City Hall Entrance is now on the East Side of the Building
Updated Oct 5, 2020
The entrance to City Hall is now located on the East Side of the City Hall building next to the RCMP building. The exit is on the west side of the building.
September 30, 2020 is the Last Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Penalty
Updated Jun 5, 2020
Mayor and Council have approved the 2020 property tax rate, due date and penalty date.Please ensure your property taxes are paid and your Home Owner Grant claimed (if eligible) by September 30, 2020. There will be a 10% penalty on unpaid 2020 taxes on October 1, 2020.
Quarter 2 (April 1 - June 3o) 2020 Utility Notices Due September 7, 2020
Updated Aug 14, 2020
The Quarter 2 Metered Water Notices have been mailed out and cover April, May, and June (quarter 2). Please be sure to have them paid by September 7, 2020.
Sign up for e-billing: https://www6.mapleridge.ca/WebApps/LoginManager/
Payments options: http://www.mapleridge.ca/181/Payment-Options
Utilities information: http://www.mapleridge.ca/183/Utilities
2020 Property Tax Sale Auction Canceled
Updated August 27, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Mayor and Council have approved canceling the 2020 Property Tax Sale Auction this year for properties that have delinquent taxes. There will no public auction in September.
This has no effect on the proceedings from the 2019 Property Tax Sale Auction. Properties sold by auction in 2019, must still be redeemed before the redemption date or title will be transfered to the successful bidder.
All Deferment Applications must be Submitted Online through the Service BC Provincial Website
Updated May 22, 2020
Renewal and New Deferment applications will not be accepted or given out at Maple Ridge City Hall. All deferment applications must be submitted on-line through the Service BC Website.
Remember you will still need to:
- Claim your Home Owner Grant and
- Pay the Total Utility Services amount to the City of Maple Ridge
Minimum Income for Farm Tax Status Waived in B.C.
Updated August 14, 2020
The Government of British Columbia is waiving minimum income requirements for existing B.C. farm operations, allowing them to maintain their current property tax farm status for 2021. The one-year waiver of the rule was announced July 29th 2020.
For more information please see: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020AGRI0045-001412
Contact Us - Property Tax Department
Email: revenue@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7336
Fax: 604-467-7331
Address: City Hall (Open Mon to Friday 8 am to 4 pm)
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge BC V2X 6A9