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BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Updated January 16, 2020
The Provincial Speculation and Vacancy Tax is part of the BC Government’s affording 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 haven’t 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
January 30 2020 Property Tax Counter opened 8 am to 8 pm for Dog Licence Payments
Updated January 6, 2020
The City Hall Property Tax Counter will have extended hours on Thursday, January 30, 2020 for residents to pay dog licence fees. Please note: no other department will be opened after 4 pm.
2020 Home Owner Grant Threshold Levels have been Lowered
Updated January 6, 2020
The Home Owner Grant eligibility threshold has been updated for 2020. Please go to Service BC website and click on the type of grant applicable to you for the exact threshold values.
Appeal Deadline for 2020 Property Assessments is January 31, 2020
Updated January 2, 2020
If you need to report anything you think is inaccurate or incorrect, please note the deadline is January 31, 2020. For more information contact BC Assessment.
Lower Mainland 2020 Property Assessments Have Been Mailed Out
Updated January 2, 2020
The assessment values are also available using the e-value application on the BC Assessment website. The 2020 assessment values are based on the value of the property as of July 1, 2019. Contact BC Assessment for more information.
Changes announced to the 2020 Tax Deferment Program
Updated December 19, 2019
Quite a few upcoming changes have been announced for how property owners will apply in 2020 to the Tax Deferment program. Information will be updated on the Service BC website soon.
Quarter 3 (Jul 1 - Sep 30) 2019 Utility Notices
Updated Nov 8, 2019
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 6, 2019.
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
Farm Status Application Deadline is October 31, 2019
Updated October 16, 2019
October 31, 2019 is the deadline to submit new applications to claim farm status for your property (in whole or part). For more information and to submit your application, please go to BC Assessment.
Happy Farming!
Forgot to Claim Your Home Owner Grant? It's not too late!
Updated October 4, 2019
If you forgot to claim your Home Owner Grant this year or last, it is not too late. You have until December 31 2019 to make the claim. You can still claim the 2019 Home Owner Grant On-line or by email or submit the application to City Hall.
The 2018 Home Owner Grant you will need to fill out a Retro Home Owner Grant Application and submit it by email or into City Hall for processing.
Commercial Vehicle Licensing Ending
Updated October 2, 2019
The Commercial Vehicle Licensing program will end as of December 31 2019; for more information please see https://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/services/commercial-vehicle-licences.html
Annual Tax Sale
Updated September 12, 2019
Tax Sale will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place on September 30, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Reminder: September 3, 2019 is Last Day before the Second 5% Penalty is Added to Property Taxes
Updated August 30, 2019
Please remember to pay your property taxes and claim your Home Owner grant on or before September 3, 2019 to avoid an additional 5% penalty added to property taxes.
Statement of Outstanding Taxes Mailed Out
Updated August 6, 2019
Property tax reminder notices have been mailed out. If you have not claimed your Home Owner Grant yet, you can still claim electronically or by filling out the application attached to the reminder notice and submitting it to our office. The second penalty is midnight September 3, 2019
Utility Notices for (April 01 to June 30) Mailed Out
Updated August 6, 2019
The Metered Water Invoices have been mailed and emailed out (if you signed up for this feature). The invoices are due September 3, 2019.
Reminder: 2019 Property Taxes due July 2, 2019
Updated June 30, 2019
Please remember to pay your property taxes and claim your home owner grant by July 2, 2019 this year. Any outstanding balance at midnight on July 2, 2019 is subject to a 5% penalty. Please note, home owner grants must be claimed on time or it will also be subject to penalties.
2019 Property Tax Notices Mailed Out
Updated June 3, 2019
The 2019 property tax notices have been mailed and emailed out (if you signed up for this feature). Taxes are due July 2 2019.
Property Information Portal
Updated May 16, 2019
We are pleased to announce, the new Property Information Portal is available on our website. It is information about Maple Ridge property taxes at your finger tips. Property Information Portal
MyCity Account has a New Interface
Updated May 16, 2019
We are proud to announce, the MyCity application has been upgraded. It has more detailed account information and a new interface. Please login to check it out.
Property Information Portal
Updated May 16, 2019
We are pleased to announce, the new Property Information Portal is available on our website. It is information about Maple Ridge property taxes at your finger tips. Property Information Portal
2019 Tax Rate Updated
Updated May 16, 2019
The 2019 Tax Rate has been approved by council and the levy for the taxes has been run.
Quarter 1 (Jan 1 - Mar 30) 2019 Utility Notices
Updated May 5, 2019
The Metered Water Notices have been mailed out. The invoices are due June 3, 2019.
2019 Property Tax Estimator
Updated March 5, 2019
Do you want to know what your Property Taxes will be this year?
Estimate your 2019 Property Taxes due July 2, 2019.
BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Updated January 15, 2019
The Provincial Speculation and Vacancy Tax is part of the BC Government’s affording housing plan. All owners of residential property in Maple Ridge must complete an annual declaration by March 31 2019, either by phone or online. The information you need will be mailed by mid-February; if you haven’t 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
BC Additional School Tax on High-Valued Properties
Updated January 2, 2019
The Provincial Additional School Tax starts in 2019 and applies to most high-valued residential properties in the province, including:
- Detached homes
- Stratified condominium or townhouse units
- Most vacant land
The additional school tax does not apply to non-stratified rental buildings with four or more housing units.
For mixed-use properties, only the residential portion of the property’s assessed value above $3 million will be taxable.
The additional tax rate is:
- 0.2% on the residential portion assessed between $3 million and $4 million
- 0.4% tax rate on the residential portion assessed over $4 million
BC Assessment determines if additional school tax applies. If you believe your property should be exempt from additional school tax, contact BC Assessment to discuss your concerns.
For more information please contact:
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/school-tax
Toll Free: 1 888 355-2700
Email: ruraltax@gov.bc.ca
BC Assessment Notices
Updated January 2, 2019
All BC Assessment Notices have been mailed out in Maple Ridge. The information is also available online on the BC Assessment Authority Website using the e-value application. The 2019 assessment values are based on the value of the property as of July 1, 2018. January 31, 2019 is the deadline to appeal your 2019 Property Assessment.
For information about your property assessment please contact:
Website: https://www.bcassessment.ca/
Toll Free: 1-800-393-1332
Email: https://www.bcassessment.ca/property/contact
Your Property Value Change and Property Taxes Video
Updated January 2, 2019
An increase in your assessment does not necessarily mean an increase in your property taxes. Property tax changes are generally impacted by your assessment’s change relative to your community’s average assessment change.
The video below from BC Assessment explains what could happen to your property taxes if your assessment is lower, higher or similar to the average change for your property class.
Property Tax Due Dates
Property tax notices are mailed out the last week of May and are due the first business day after the July 1 holiday. A 5% penalty will be added to outstanding current taxes at midnight on the due date and another 5% penalty first business day of September. If a Home Owner Grant is not claimed by these dates, the outstanding amount is subject to the same penalties.
Property Tax Rates
Taxes are collected by the City of Maple Ridge on behalf of various jurisdictions.
View the tax rate schedule (PDF).
Contact Us
Email: revenue@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-467-7316
Fax: 604-467-7331