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Tax notices on their way to Kelowna property owners

Taxes are due by Tuesday, July 2 to avoid a 10 per cent late payment penalty
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Kelowna City Hall. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Kelowna property owners can expect their tax notices to drop into mailboxes and email inboxes soon.

This yearº¦Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù™s notice includes a 4.72 per cent increase ($9.33/month) for the cityº¦Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù™s portion on an average residential property.

Other taxes include levies the city collects on behalf of the province, Regional District Central Okanagan, Okanagan Library, and BC Assessment Authority.

Property owners can register for a free account on the to view their assessment, balance, current and past bills, and financial transaction information.

To register, taxpayers need their folio number and access code, which can be found on the tax notice.

Payments must be received by the city, or electronically processed by third-party financial institutions, by Tuesday, July 2 to avoid a 10 per cent late payment penalty.

Monday, July 1 is a statutory holiday and it is recommended that property owners make payments early as banks and credit card companies can take up to three business days to process payments.

The Home Owners Grant is available on the or by calling 1-888-355-2700.

The city recommends making payments through the following methods to avoid potential lineups:

  • By cheque using the drop box located at the main doors at city hall;
  • Mailing cheques to city hall (Post-dated cheques are accepted);
  • Through online or telephone banking with a financial institution;
  • In person at a financial institution;
  • By credit card on the , a 2.3 per cent transaction fee will apply.

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