Invermere property owners should begin receiving their 2025 tax notices in the mail.
The District of Invermere has sent out the letters to let residents know how much their property taxes have changed, the amount due and how they can pay.
“If you have not received your notice, please contact the Municipal Office at 250-342-9281 so that a copy may be forwarded,” said the District.
“Failure to receive a tax notice does not eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes.”
According to the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw, the average tax increase on a detached single-family home will be $179.86 for the year, or $14.99 per month.
The tax increase is expected to give Invermere a boost of $564,028 to its revenue, with $272,732 going toward municipal operations and $291,296 earmarked for reserves.
The District will use the tax funds it collects to pay for the year’s operating and capital budgets, which are predicted to cost over $13.2 million.
Tax payments are due on July 2, with a 5 per cent penalty added on any unpaid amounts, including unclaimed Home Owner Grants.
Payments can be made via online banking, and pre-payment and authorized withdrawals are also available through a pre-authorized payment program.
However, if you receive your notice and make payments through the mail, you may face some challenges.
“Another Canada Post strike is possible this month, where mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the potential national strike,” said District officials.
“The strike means that you may need to change how you get information about your accounts and how to pay your bills. You may view details of your tax account, including assessments and bill summaries, by registering with online services.”
Once you receive your notice, you can apply for your Home Owner Grant through the province online or by calling 1-888-355-2700 before July 2.
Tax deferment applications are available here for people who are 55 and older, a surviving spouse, someone living with disabilities or on the Families with Children Program.
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