Property Tax Deferment Program

Did you know you may be eligible to defer your property taxes?

Property tax deferment is a provincial low-interest loan program that helps qualified homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence. Taxes can be deferred for any year the homeowner lives in the home and continues to qualify for the program.

Who can defer?

Property tax deferment is available to B.C. homeowners who are 55 years or older, a surviving spouse, or eligible persons with disabilities. Deferment is also available for homeowners who financially support a dependent child.

How does it help?

Deferment helps seniors stay in their homes longer and allows families to focus on providing for their children. Eligible homeowners are then able to use some of the appreciation in the value of their home to pay their property taxes at a later date.

How does it work?

There are two options for property tax deferment: the Regular Program, and the Families with Children Program. For new applications to the Regular Program there is a one-time fee of $60, and a $10 annual renewal fee. For the Families with Children Program, there is no fee for applying or renewing.

Interest is charged on your tax deferment loan from the date your property tax is due or the date you apply to defer your taxes, whichever is later.

For more information

Call: Toll Free 1-888-355-2700

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxes