The City of Kimberley has mailed out its 2025 property tax notices to all property owners in the community.
The City increased property taxes by 6.99 per cent this year, meaning that a single-family residential home assessed at the average of $572,954 would see a jump of $16.75 per month on their municipal taxes.
Mayor Don McCormick says City staff did well balancing Kimberley’s budget despite feeling strain from inflation.
“Staff have put this budget together without any cuts to projects that need to be done this year to keep our level of service where they are,” said McCormick.
“Prudent financial management over the last several years and great work from our senior managers in making sure priorities are looked after have kept us in a very good position this year.”
Property tax payments and Home Owner Grants are due on July 2, 2025, with a 10 per cent penalty placed on any overdue amounts.
You can pay in person via debit, cash or cheque, through your bank or via online payments.
However, the City recommends paying online or through your bank, as construction in front of City Hall may make access difficult due to limited parking.
Home Owner Grant applications are now done through the B.C. government, so you can apply 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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