Tax notices on their way to West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ property owners

Tax notices are in the mail for West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ property owners.

Residents are encouraged to pay their taxes and claim Home Owner Grants through the province before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to avoid the 10 per cent late penalty.

Visit the province’s website gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700.

West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s new city hall is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway.

Residents are reminded that Monday, July 1, is a statutory holiday,

There is no after-hours drop box to leave in-person payments.

No front-counter service is available at the former City Hall at Mount Boucherie Community Centre.

Council adopted the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan, which included a tax rate increase of 6.85 per cent for 2024 for municipal taxes.

Information about the 2024 Budget, Home Owner Grant, and property tax payment options can be found on the City of West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ website.

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