Property Tax Payment Options

Pay your property taxes and apply for the Home Owner Grant before the first business day in July every year to avoid a penalty. We recommend paying through your bank or signing up for monthly prepayment to take the stress out of taxes.

Here are all the available payment options.

By your Mortgage Company

• Your Mortgage Company can pay your taxes on your behalf if you have made such an arrangement through your mortgage agreement.
• If the City of Salmon Arm has been advised of an arrangement, a Mortgage Code will be shown on the top right of the property tax notice. It is advisable to confirm with your mortgage company that they are paying your taxes.
• The Home Owner Grant (if applicable) must still be claimed prior to the due date to avoid a penalty. Ensure your Mortgage Company is aware whether or not you are claiming the grant each year.
• The City of Salmon Arm is not responsible for errors made by mortgage providers.

Tax Deferment

Tax Deferment is a low interest provincial government loan program available to qualified BC Homeowners.  For more information and to apply, visit the Provincial website.  Applicants are reminded to claim their home owner grant with the Province, and pay Utility and Garbage, Recycling & Food Waste user fees to the City before the due date

Plan Ahead.  Prepay Next Year’s Taxes

Pre-Authorized Prepayments

The City of Salmon Arm offers an Automatic Pre-Authorized Prepayment Plan for property owners to make 10 equal prepayments for the following year’s estimated property taxes.  For more information, visit our Prepayment programs page.

Scheduled Online/Telebanking

Arrangements can be made with your financial institution to make convenient recurrent monthly payments to the City of Salmon Arm - Property Taxes on a schedule of your choosing.