đ Property taxes are now in the mail and are due by Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time. Please call the office at (250) 567-4711 if you do not receive your notice.
âšī¸ Even if you do not receive your notice in the mail, owners of any property within the municipal boundaries of the District of Vanderhoof (residential, commercial and industrial) are responsible for determining their tax balance(s) and arranging for payment before the July 2 deadline. Staff at the Municipal Office are able to provide your balance or you can view and print your notice online at vanderhoof.ca. Provincial law states any taxes not paid by the due date are subject to a 10% penalty.
đą We accept debit cards, cash or cheques at the front counter, as well as e-transfers or electronic bill payments through your online banking. We also accept credit card payments through our online portal, which may be accessed through our Online Services page. Credit card payments are subject to a service charge which is stated when you make your payment.
Instructions about registering for an online services account and downloading your tax notice may be found by clicking here.
Instructions for sending bill payments through online banking can be found by clicking here.
Remember to claim your Homeowner Grant as well. Every homeowner is responsible for claiming their grant for their primary residence, including anyone who has paid their property taxes online or whose taxes are paid by their mortgage company. This may be done in person at Service BC or claimed online by clicking here. Homeowner Grants claimed after the tax due date will be subject to the 10% late penalty.
2026 Budget Information
Council held budget meetings in February, March, and April 2026. After the March 5 meeting, the District invited the public to provide feedback on the budget, but no comments were received.
Council approved a 2.1% tax increase, which matches the rate of inflation (CPI). This increase comes despite the District collecting over $314,000 less in tax revenue due to the closure of the Canfor Plateau Mill. The revenue loss was managed within the existing budget by reducing the amount of capital projects funded through taxation.
The agendas and minutes for the budget meetings and the Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws may be found here. Below is the 2026 Taxation distribution.
