Property Taxes

TAXES ARE DUE JULY 4, 2023

How to Pay Your Taxes

Property tax notices are mailed at the end of May each year.  The preferred methods of payment are through online banking, by mailing a cheque, or by putting a cheque in our drop box at the District’s office, located at 200 Main Street during regular business hours.

If you have not received your tax notice by June 15th please contact our office at finance@ucluelet.ca

The penalty date is July 5, 2023

View the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1330, 2023

Taxpayer Information

Assessment Authority Information

BC Assessment produces uniform property assessments that form the basis for local and provincial taxation while providing information to assist people when making real estate decisions. For contact information and related links, please visit the website for the Central Vancouver Island Area Office or call the Assessment Authority office in Victoria (#400 – 3450 Uptown Blvd, Victoria BC V8Z 0B9) Toll Free at 1-(866)-825-8322.

Property Tax Information

The value of your property, as assessed by the BC Assessment Authority, is multiplied by the tax rates as set out by each of the taxing jurisdictions to determine your property taxes. For questions relating to your District property taxes, please call the District Office at 250-726-7744.

For questions regarding the property assessment portion of your taxes, please contact the Assessment Authority office in Victoria (#400 – 3450 Uptown Blvd, Victoria BC V8Z 0B9) Toll Free at 1-866-825-8322.

Home Owner Grant (HOG) 

The home owner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence. By applying for the grant your property taxes can be reduced up to $770. You may qualify for a higher grant amount if you are: 

  • a senior
  • a veteran 
  • a person with a disability living with a person with a disability

To receive the grant you, or an authorized person, need to apply each year. Beginning in 2021, you apply through the Province of BC directly, including for unclaimed retroactive grants from 2020.  

For more information about how to apply call the BC Provincial Government at 1-888-355-2700 or visit their website. 

Property Tax Deferment 

Provincial property tax deferment applications are no longer submitted through your municipal office.

The Province has developed a new online application process. All applications will now be submitted directly to the Province. Information on the new program is available at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxes. 

Permissive Tax Exemption

Under the provisions of Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may, on or before October 31, exempt eligible land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for a specific period of time. To be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption, an organization must meet the requirements under the Community Charter and comply with the District of Ucluelet policy.

The application deadline is September 1st. For further information please contact our office at finance@ucluelet.ca

View the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and Application

View Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1221, 2017

View Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1222, 2017

View Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1237, 2018

Community Charter, Section 224 

Tax Certificates Online

TaxCertificates Online (TCOL) is now available through myLTSA using your deposit account or through Access Point Information Canada for purchase by credit card. Effective April 1, 2017, TCOL is no longer available through BC OnLine.

The myLTSA portal is the official point of access to the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA) electronic Search and Filing services. myLTSA has been a distribution channel for TCOL since July 2015, simplifying the overall conveyance process into a single portal for key search and filing services.

If you already have a myLTSA account, you can begin your TCOL searches today using your existing deposit account (same as your Land Title searches). The TCOL service can be found in the myLTSA ‘Service Providers’ navigation menu at the top of the page. If you don’t have a myLTSA account please visit https://apps.ltsa.ca/iam/login and register, or contact the myLTSA support line at 1-877-577-5872 for assistance.

For more information, you can visit www.apicanada.com and https://help.ltsa.ca/myltsa-enterprise or you can call Access Point Information Canada at 1-877-953-8253.

General Enquiries - Finance Department

Telephone: 250-726-7744
Email: finance@ucluelet.ca

 

Payment Information

How to Pay a Sewer/Water (Utility) Bill

  • Online, available through Canadian financial institutions: Log in to your online banking account.  Add Payee (Search “Ucluelet” and find the Utilities option).  Your Utility Account number is your account number.
  • Mail a cheque/bank draft/money order to PO Box 999, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0.  Include the remittance slip from your bill or include your Utility Account number on the cheque “memo” line.
  • In person: The District office is located at 200 Main Street, Ucluelet.  We accept debit, cash, or cheque.

How to Pay Property Taxes

  • Online, available through Canadian financial institutions: Log in to your online banking account.  Add Payee (Search “Ucluelet” and find the Property Tax option).  Your Roll number is your account number.
  • Mail a cheque/bank draft/money order to PO Box 999, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0.  Include the remittance slip from your bill or include your roll number on the cheque “memo” line.
  • In person: The District office is located at 200 Main Street, Ucluelet.  We accept debit, cash, or cheque.

How to Renew a Business Licence

  • Online, available through Canadian financial institutions: Log in to your online banking account.  Add Payee (Search “Ucluelet” and find the Business Licence option).  Your Ucluelet Business Licence account number is your account number.
  • Mail a cheque/bank draft/money order to PO Box 999, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0.  Include the remittance slip from your bill or include your Ucluelet Business Licence number on the cheque “memo” line.
  • In person: The District office is located at 200 Main Street, Ucluelet.  We accept debit, cash, or cheque.

General Enquiries - Finance Department

Telephone: 250-726-7744
Email: finance@ucluelet.ca

 

Financial Reports

The information provided below includes all statutory reporting requirements for Municipalities including audited financial statements and the Statement of Financial Information. If you have any questions or need additional information about the budgeting process please visit the Budget tab.

District of Ucluelet Financial Statements 

District of Ucluelet Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)

2021 Tax Bylaws 

General Enquiries - Finance Department

Telephone: 250-726-7744
Email: finance@ucluelet.ca

 

Grants in Aid

The District of Ucluelet provides grants in aid to financially assist community groups, not-for-profit societies and organizations for a specific project.  Council also provides in kind contributions towards rentals and leases of facilities owned/operated by the District.

All applications must be received by December 15 each year. Council will meet to review the applications prior to February 28 and payments will be made prior to March 31.

Completed forms and all supporting documentation may be submitted by email to recreation@ucluelet.ca, or mailed or delivered to:

District of Ucluelet
Finance Department
200 Main Street
Box 999
Ucluelet, BC
V0R 3A0

View the Grant in Aid and In-Kind Contribution Policy

View the Grant in Aid and In-Kind Contribution Application Form

General Enquiries

Telephone: 250-726-7744
Email: recreation@ucluelet.ca

 

Budget

Budget Process 2024

In accordance with the Community Charter a Municipality must adopt a Five-Year Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaw by May 15th every year.  Annually the town updates the financial plan balancing the changing needs and priorities within the community. 

Five-Year Financial Plan - Budget 2024 - 2028 Meetings

2024 Budget Meeting Schedule

April 16, 2024 Special Council Meeting – Budget

On Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the Council meeting, Jeff Cadman, Director of Finance presented the 2024 Revised Potential Property Tax Impacts to Council.  An overview of core revenue and expenses, and a capital project summary was also provided. Council pre-authorized the 2024 budget expenditures. Council also directed staff to prepare both the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan, and 2024 Tax Rates Bylaws.

Please view the presentation here:

 Property Tax Rate Presentation Page 01

 

 

 

February 26 2024 Special Council Meeting – Budget

Please view the presentation here:

2024 2028 Draft Budget Feb

 

 

 

January 8, 2024 Special Council Meeting – Budget

On January 8, 2024 at the Special Council meeting, Duane Lawrence, CAO & Acting Chief Financial Officer presented the proposed municipal operating and capital budgets (Five Year Financial Plan) for 2024 – 2028.  This included a review of ongoing and proposed projects.  

Please view the presentation here:

 January 8 Budget Presentation Slideshow Cover Page

 

 

 

2023 Budget Process

April 13, 2023 Special Council Meeting – Budget

On Thursday April 13, 2023 at the Special Council meeting, Donna Monteith, Chief Financial Officer presented the 2023 Revised Potential Property Tax Impacts to Council.  An overview of core revenue and expenses, and a capital project summary was also provided. Council pre-authorized the 2023 budget expenditures. Council also directed staff to prepare both the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, and 2023 Tax Rates Bylaws.

Please view the presentation here:

Budget Meeting Slides April 13 2023 Page 01

 

 

 

 

March 7, 2023 Budget Open House

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 a public open house for the District of Ucluelet's 2023 Budget was held at the Ucluelet Community Centre from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Public questions and input may be sent to communityinput@ucluelet.ca until March 27, 2023.

Please view the open house presentation here:

 

 

 

 

February 23, 2023 Special Council Meeting – Budget

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Special Council meeting, Donna Monteith, Chief Financial Officer provided a review of the Operational and Capital budgets with revisions. An overview of property assessments, and property tax impacts using examples was provided.

Official public input is February 27, 2023 – March 27, 2023.  An in person Open House will be held at the Ucluelet Community Centre on Tuesday March 7, 2023. Please view the presentation here:


 

 

 

 

Watch February 23, 2023 Special Council Meeting (Budget)

January 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting - Budget 

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Special Council meeting, Donna Montieth, Chief Financial Officer provided an overview of the proposed 2023 Budget. View the presentation here:

 

 

 

 

 

Watch January 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting (Budget)

Read the meeting minutes here. 

General Enquiries - Finance Department

Telephone: 250-726-7744
Email: finance@ucluelet.ca

 

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