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Tax & Utility Payment Options
Avoid Waiting in Line!
There are several easy ways to pay your property taxes or utilities that will ensure you won’t have to wait in line!
Convenient - Automatic Preauthorized Payment Programs
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UTILITY PRE- AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN |
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After your current property taxes have been paid, enroll in our automatic monthly prepayment program for next year. The program includes ten fixed amount automatic debits from your bank account on the 15th day of each month from August to May. The balance, if any is due on the Tax Due Date. Interest is paid on a monthly basis - at rates more than the average savings account! |
Unlike the Pre Payment plan, this program does not require your taxes to be paid in full before enrollment and is aimed at those who want year round consistency in payments. This program includes 12 equal monthly payments – you choose the amount – taken by automatic debit from your bank account on the 15th day of each month year round! |
This program will allow you to not only avoid line ups, but also avoid a late payment penalty! The total amount of your utility bill will be taken from your bank account by automatic debit on the Due date of your bill. |
Application forms can be mailed in with a void cheque or contact our office and we will be pleased to send you a brochure with complete details.
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OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS |
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Your City of Port Alberni Tax or Utility account can be paid by any one of the above methods, which are offered by most Chartered Banks and Credit Unions. Speak to your bank representative in order to have your account set up for these easy and convenient payment options.
You will find us listed as:
PORT ALBERNI- TAX
(Use your 9 digit Folio Number)
and
PORT ALBERNI- UTILITY
(Use your 5 digit Account Number)
If your banking institution requires more digits, please add zeros at the end of your folio or account number.
Payments are credited to your account as of the day it is processed by your financial institution!
Pay by Mail 24 hour Taxpayers are encouraged to mail payments early. Payments by mail must be received by 4:30 pm on the applicable due date to avoid the penalty. We have a convenient 24 hour drop box located to the right of the front entrance off Argyle Street. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. If you are in the area and would like to visit us at City hall - avoid the last minute rush - come early and leave a post dated cheque for your payment. Interac (Debit Card) is available. Credit cards are NOT accepted.
Payment Drop Box
Pay in Person
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HOME OWNER GRANT PROGRAM
If eligible, home owner grant application forms must be completed in full, signed and received at City Hall by the tax due date. Payment is not required at the time of making application for the grant, however, outstanding amounts will be subject to the late penalty charge. If your application requires supporting documentation, please submit it along with your application. Credit for the home owner grant is not automatic.
City of Port Alberni residents eligible for the Home Owner Grant deduction can claim their grant at anytime through out the year. This will be particularly advantageous for home owners who have set up automatic withdrawals, use online banking, have their mortgage company making tax payments or will be out of the country for a short period of time.
For more information on the Home Owner Grant Program, here is a link to the Provincial Home Owner Grant Branch – CLICK HERE
If you would like to download a form – CLICK HERE (.pdf)
TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM
The City of Port Alberni Tax Department also administers the Property Tax Deferment Program on behalf of the Province of British Columbia.
You are eligible for this program if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived in British Columbia for at least one year and are 55 years or older during the calendar year; or a surviving spouse; or a disabled person as defined by Regulation. Other criteria are the property must be your principal residence; and you need 25% minimum equity in your home; and current fire insurance in place.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM – CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM – CLICK HERE (.pdf)