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## Property Taxes Are Due July 2, 2026
# Property Tax
Property tax bills are sent to property owners in late May, with taxes due in early July.
A 5% penalty is applied to current year property taxes outstanding at the end of the day on July 2, 2026. A second penalty of 5% will be applied to current year property taxes outstanding at the end of day on October 31, 2026.
Your annual tax bill covers your property tax for the period of January 1st to December 31st.
Learn how to pay your property tax bill:
Pay Your Property Tax
## Property Tax Increase in 2026
Council approved a municipal property tax increase of 6.5%, to sustains consistent levels of service and reflects contractual obligations for wages, benefits and police services. It also includes increased capacity in operations and a modest increase in asset reserves.
This increase means an average home valued at $959,000 will see a $160 rise in property taxes from the previous year.
Individual property tax increases may vary from 6.5% due to several factors. If the change in the assessed value of your property is more or less than the average in Qualicum Beach, then the change in your property tax will be more or less than the average increase of 6.5%. Visit BC Assessment to explore how property assessments impact property taxes.
## How Is My Property Tax Used?
### Other Taxing Authorities
Only a portion of your property tax bill is determined by the Town of Qualicum Beach. Of the taxes the Town collects in 2026, 53% is sent to other taxing authorities to pay for regional and provincial services such as schools, hospitals and recreation. The other taxing authorities are:
* The Province of BC - School Tax
* The Regional District of Nanaimo
* The Regional Hospital District
* Vancouver Island Regional Library
* BC Assessment Authority
* Municipal Finance Authority
The Town has no control over the amount of taxes distributed to other taxing authorities. They set their annual increases to fund their budgetary needs for that year.
## Property Tax FAQ
At the beginning of each calendar year, BC Assessment Authority mails property assessments to property owners. 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 tax.
Despite common misconceptions, a higher property assessment does not necessarily mean your property tax bill will increase. Instead, your property tax bill is impacted by how your property assessment changes in comparison to the average change for properties of the same assessment class (i.e., Residential) in your community.
For questions about your assessed value contact the Central Vancouver Island Area BC Assessment Office (#300-125 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B2) at 1-800-977-2775 or for general information please view the BC Assessment Authority website
**Related Resources**
BC Assessment Video: Your Property Value Change and Property Taxes
BC Assessment Video: Understanding Property Assessments & Property Taxes
If you are moving, it's essential to let BC Assessment know. Please submit a change of address for your property tax account with BC Assessment using the online change of address form.
To change your address by phone or in person, contact a BC Assessment Vancouver Island office:
* Phone (for all offices): 1.866.825.8322
* Victoria Office: #102-3350 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z7X9
* Nanaimo Office: #901-5800 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J4
For more information, visit the BC Assessment.
Locate municipal tax certificates with BCTax Certificates. Order property documents through the convenience of eStrataHub and eCondoHub. These orders can be paid for with a credit card or using your myLTSA Land Title and Survey Authority account.
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## Contact Us
If you have not received your property tax bill by mid-June:
* Phone Financial Services at 250.752.6921
* Notify the Town through the Public Inquiry Form
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Tax Rates
2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 922