Your property taxes and user fees fund more than 100 services in the community – from clean water, road maintenance and fire protection services to the spectacular sea walk, parks and special events.

Property Taxes are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

Get all the information about property taxesby reading the 2025 Property Tax Infosheet

Your annual tax notice includes both your property taxes and utility charges (water, sewer, and solid waste). This combined billing approach differs from many other communities, which issue separate utility bills.

It also includes funds that that the City collects on behalf of the school district, the province, the regional district, the public library and the hospital. Only about 65% of your property tax bill goes to the City. The remaining 35% is collected on behalf of these other government agencies.

Payment Options

Payment must be received by the City by 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 2, 2025. 

  • Cheque (including post-dated cheques), money order, debit card, or by online banking services.
  • Credit card payments online via MyCity or in the office (subject to cost recovery fee currently at 2%).
  • At your financial institution in person or through online banking. Allow banks two to three business days to process payments.
  • In person at City Hall (drop box available after hours)
  • By mail or courier to:
    City of Campbell River, Tax Department
    301 St. Ann’s Road
    Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

A responsible plan for today and the future

The City of Campbell River has approved its 2025–2034 Financial Plan, which includes a 2.89% property tax increase. For the average property owner, this means an additional $5.75 per month.

This increase supports over 100 essential services and funds more than 100 operational projects that keep our city running safely and efficiently.

How your tax dollars are used

In 2025, the City’s total operating budget is approximately $102.9 million. These funds support everything from roads and emergency services to recreation, transit, and waste collection.

More than $69 million is allocated for capital improvements, including:

  • utility upgrades along Erickson Road
  • the re-development of Nunns Creek Park for field users
  • construction of the new John Heart water Reservoir

We’re also investing in Downtown safety and vibrancy, and planning for growth.

Keeping the tax increase low

The City faced significant cost pressures this year—primarily from increases in wages, policing, and transit. These increases alone could have pushed the tax increase to 9%.

To keep the increase low, City Council and staff found over $1.2 million in cost savings, while maintaining services, including:

  • Reviewing financial assistance policies
  • Adjusting some service levels
  • Introducing new fees
  • Using funds from the federal Housing Accelerator Grant to support development

Thanks to these efforts, the tax increase was reduced to 2.89%.

FAQs: General Payment Information

Property Tax FAQs: General Payment Information

  • When is the last day to pay taxes without penalty?

  • What if I don’t pay?

  • How do I pay my taxes?

  • What if I sold the property?

  • CAN I CHECK MY PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ONLINE?

FAQs: Pre-Authorized Withdrawals

Property Tax FAQs: Pre-Authorized Withdrawls

  • What are pre-authorized withdrawals (PAWS)?

  • How do I apply for PAWS?

  • Do I have to claim my Home Owner Grant if I am enrolled in PAWS?

  • What happens if I sell my house?

  • How is the PAWS monthly payment amount calculated?

  • Will I earn interest on my tax prepayments?

Launch MyCity

Make managing your property taxes a breeze! Register your account through MyCity to access notices instantly, securely and at any time, track payments, check your home owner grant status, and sign up for eBilling.

Home Owner Grant

Homeowner grant eligibility guidelines and application process. more...

Property Tax Deferment

If you are 55 years or older, or you are financially supporting a child under the age of 18, you may be eligible to defer your property taxes. more...

Property Tax Estimator

Use this handy tool to estimate your property taxes. more...

Rates and Archives

Information about annual tax rates. Download documents detailing property tax rates for prior years. more...

Taxes and Assessments

Assessments, tax rates, annual tax notice, due date, penalty and payment information. more...

Tax Certificates

Link to API Canada tax certificates. more...

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