The District of Oak Bay prepares property tax notices for property owners annually, based on a calendar year.
You will receive your Oak Bay property tax notice (invoice) through mail in mid-May and payments are due the first business day following July 1st.
Find more information on the many ways to pay your property taxes on our payment options page.
Haven't received your property tax notice?
If you have not received your property tax notice through mail by mid-May, contact us: propertytax@oakbay.ca or call us at 250-598-3311.
Where your Tax Dollars Go
Your municipal government only keeps about 54%. The remaining 46% goes to other agencies including the:
Fore more information regarding the taxes levied by other authorities, please contact them directly.
Home Owner Grant
The Home Owner Grant program is now administered by the Province of British Columbia. Eligible owners must submit their Home Owner Grant application, every year, directly to the Province of BC. The Grant must be submitted prior to the Property Tax due date to avoid penalties. To apply, you will need a:
- Jurisdiction number (Oak Bay’s is 317)
- Roll Number (stated on your tax notice)
Once the application is submitted to the Province of BC, it may take three to four business days to reflect the updated balance on your tax account. To learn more or apply, visit the Province of BC or call 1-888-355-2700.
Tax Deferment Program
The B.C. Property Tax Deferment Program allows eligible owners to defer payment of annual property taxes. Learn more by visiting the Province of B.C. website or by calling 250-387-0555 (toll free at 1-888-355-2700).
Tax Certificates
The tax certificate provides a statement of the property tax account to date. For property owners, please contact the Tax Department by emailing propertytax@oakbay.ca or by calling 250-598-3311.
For others (not owners of the property), our tax certificates are available online through myLTSA and APIC. The fee is $20 plus service charge.