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Property Taxes

Property taxes are an important source of revenue for the Town of Gibsons, making up about one-third of the Town’s annual operating revenues. They help to fund a range of municipal services, including parks, water and sewer, road maintenance, community planning and more.

Your property tax notice includes municipal taxes and levies from the Sunshine Coast Regional District, School District No. 46, and other government agencies. The Town of Gibsons only retains approximately 42% of the total property taxes it collects. The balance is distributed to five other governmental agencies, which each determine their own taxation requirements.

Property tax notices are mailed in late May each year, covering the period from January 1 to December 31. To avoid having to pay a penalty*, payment must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 2 each year.

Paying Your Property Taxes

You can pay your property taxes online through OptionPay, by cheque, through online banking or at your financial institution, or in person at Town Hall. Please note we do not accept e-transfers, and credit cards cannot be used at Town Hall.

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If you have not received your property tax notice by late May or early June, please contact us at 604-886-2274 before the due date; it is the responsibility of the property owner to pay property taxes by the due date in order to avoid a penalty, whether or not a bill was received.

New owners who have not received a property tax notice are advised to contact the Finance Department.

Late Payments

*Payments received on or after July 3 will be subject to a 5% penalty fee. Payments received on or after September 1 are subject to a further 5% penalty fee on all outstanding balances

The Province of BC administers the application and renewal process for the deferment of property taxes.

This means that the Town of Gibsons does not accept paper-based tax deferment applications or renewals. All property tax deferral applications must be submitted directly to the BC government.

Residential property owners can apply for property tax deferment on their principal residence online, quickly and easily. Owners are also able to auto-renew their application online. For information about how to defer your property taxes, please click here.

If you have any questions or require Property Tax Deferment support with these procedures or to discuss your deferment agreement, please contact the Property Tax Deferment office at 1.888.355.2700 (toll-free within Canada) or 250.387.0555 (outside Canada).

**Please note: if you do choose to defer your taxes, you are still required to claim your Homeowner Grant.

Property Taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of your property, which is provided by BC Assessment. The following helpful links and videos have been provided to us by BC Assessment and are a great place to start if you have questions about how the assessed value of your property affects your property taxes.

BC Assessment web links:

Property Assessments and Property Taxes: A not-so complicated relationship

The Property Tax Equation

How BC Assessment Works

BC Assessment Videos:

Your property value change and property taxes

Understanding Property Assessments & Property Taxes

How are property taxes calculated?

How are taxes calculated if assessment values change?

If you have questions about your assessment, please contact BC Assessment directly at 1-866-825-8322 or visit their website.

Are you a lawyer or Notary Public looking for a Property 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 www.ltsa.ca
  • APIC:If you prefer to pay for the tax certificate by credit card, please visit www.apicanada.com to open an account and order your Tax Certificate.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, the Town of Gibsons is required to conduct an annual tax sale on the last Monday in September by offering for sale by public auction each parcel of real property on which taxes are delinquent.

Tax Sale Terms and Conditions

TAX SALE CANCELLED: A Tax Sale is no longer required and will NOT be held on September 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you haven’t received your tax notice by mid-June, please contact our office and we will provide you with a copy. If you are a new owner, our records may not yet reflect the change of ownership and the tax notice may have been sent to the previous owner. If you have changed your mailing address, it is important that you advise us so we mail your notice to the correct address.

You can pay your taxes through the internet, telephone banking, post-dated cheques, by regular mail, or in-person.

Online or Telephone Banking

The easiest way to pay is through your financial institution’s online or telephone banking

  • Add “Town of Gibsons” as a payee
  • Use your Roll Number (top left of your tax notice) as your account number
  • Make your payment a few days before the deadline to ensure we receive it on time.

Post-dated Cheques

Avoid last-minute line-ups by mailing or dropping off a post-dated cheque any time before the due date.

By Mail

Mail your cheque early to ensure it arrives by the due date.

  • Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment.
  • Payments delayed or lost by Canada Post will be subject to penalties.
  • Mail to:
    Town of Gibsons
    Box 340
    Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

In Person

Bring your payment (cash or cheque) to Town Hall at 474 South Fletcher Road.

  • We do not accept credit cards at Town Hall or by phone.
  • Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
  • To help us serve you faster, please fill out your cheque before arriving.

After-hours drop-box

Cheque payments can be left in the mail slot located at the entrance to Town Hall at 474 South Fletcher Rd. Please place the cheque along with the remittance stub in a sealed envelope. Cash is not accepted in the drop box.

Online Credit Card Payments (charges apply)

You can pay by VISA or Mastercard online only for a fee, using OptionPay.

  • You’ll need your Roll Number from your tax notice.
  • Pay by credit card here.
  • Note: credit card payments are not accepted at Town Hall or by phone.

Yes, you can make periodic installments on your taxes throughout the year. The frequency of the payments is up to you. The most convenient way is to set up the payment online through your financial institution. You will need to add the Town of Gibsons as a payee. Your “Roll” number is your account number. You can find your Roll number on the top left hand side of your tax notice. There is no minimum or maximum amount for your payment. If you would like assistance estimating your monthly payment, or want to know your roll number, please contact our office. We also accept post-dated cheques. You can mail or drop them off at our office and we will deposit them on the date listed on the cheque.

Please visit the Home Owner Grant webpage for more information.

The Town is not involved in determining assessed values. Please go to the BC Assessment website or call 1-866-825-8322.

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