Property Tax
Property Tax Notices are sent in May of each year via Canada Post. The deadline to pay taxes and claim your home owner grant without penalty is the first business day after July 1st . A 10 percent penalty will be assessed on all outstanding current amounts including outstanding or unclaimed home owner grants after the due date.
Home Owner Grant
The home owner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence. Most eligible property owners qualify for the regular grant (also called the basic grant). Alternatively, you may qualify for a higher amount of grant (called the additional grant) if you are:
- A senior
- A veteran
- A person with a disability or living with a spouse or relative with a disability
- A spouse or relative of a deceased owner who would have qualified for the additional grant
Grants are applied to with the province for home owner grants and retroactive home owner grants.
Apply 24/7 using a voice recognition self-serve application: Toll-free at 1-888-355-2700
Or speak with an agent, call toll-free at 1-888-355-2700, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.
Before you call ensure you have your Social Insurance Number and Tax Notice – Jurisdiction Number: 202.
Government of BC Home Owner Grant Information
Does your mortgage company pay your taxes?: If yes, please note that you are still required to apply for your Home Owner Grant regardless if your mortgage company pays for your property taxes. They will not apply on your behalf.
Payment Information
In Person
Come to City Hall to pay by: cash, cheque, or debit.
3535 Bridge Street
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Debit: Verify your transaction and daily limits ahead of time with your bank.
After Hours: the mail slot to the left of front door is for after hours. City Hall is closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Mail your cheque to:
City of Armstrong
PO Box 40
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0
Ensure you allow time for Canada Post to deliver your mail. Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment. Cheques may be postdated for July 1st, or earlier to avoid penalty.
Online
Use your online banking to make a bill payment.
Payee: Armstrong, City of – Property Tax
Account #: is your Roll #, located on your tax notice.
Most financial institutions accept payment at their branch; ensure they use the Property Tax Payee.
Be aware of your bank’s processing times to ensure payment is received by the City by the due date.
Please Note:
- Post dated cheques are accepted; however, to avoid penalty do not make it later than the due date.
- Post marks are not accepted as proof of receipt. Partial payments are accepted any time throughout the year at City Hall or online
- Cheques are to be made payable to City of Armstrong– please ensure the cheque is completed in full, including signature and date
- Credit cards are NOT accepted
- E-Transfers are NOT accepted
Pre-pay next years taxes with our Pre-Authorized Payment Plan.
Complete the form below and return to City Hall. Fill out and submit the form below.
Additional Information
Tax Sale
At 10:00 am on the last Monday in September, the municipal collector must conduct an annual tax sale by offering for sale by public auction each parcel of real property on which taxes are delinquent.
Delinquent taxes are any taxes remaining unpaid on December 31, two years after the year the tax was imposed. For example, taxes imposed in 2022 and still unpaid become delinquent on January 1, 2024.
Learn more about unpaid arrears and delinquent taxes due to local governments.
The tax sale is held in the council chambers at municipal hall of each municipality in B.C.
Property Tax Deferment
If you struggle to pay Property Taxes, the Province of BC offers two different deferment programs. To defer your taxes means the Province will pay the City on your behalf, and a loan will be applied to your property to be paid at a later date.
Information from the BC Government on Tax Deferment Programs. There are currently 2 separate programs for deferment of property taxes: Regular (55 and older, or disability), or Family with Children. Application forms are available at City Hall.
Property Tax Exemption
Eligible non-profit organizations may apply to Council for a permissive tax exemption.
2025-2028 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1929, 2024
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy
Property Tax Certificate
Tax certificates will show the tax information for a property including home owner grant and utility information. It will also show if there are any outstanding charges to the property. We provide this certificate to City of Armstrong residents free of charge. The certificate can be emailed or picked up at the office. Any non-property owner (i.e. lawyer, notary public, real estate agent) will need to go through an online option (see below) and will be charged for a tax certificate. Our Tax Certificates are conveniently available online through:
myLTSA Enterprise: If you have an account, log in and from the main menu, select Service Providers and Order Tax Certificates. For more information about myLTSA or to become a customer, visit myLTSA.
APIC: If you prefer to pay for the tax certificate by credit card, please go to APIC Canada’s website to open an account and order your Tax Certificate.
Change of Address
Please click on the link below to update the mailing address for your property tax notice and utility invoice.
