Property Tax Payment Details for West Kelowna Residents – 2025
As a valued resident of West Kelowna, ensuring timely payment of your 2025 property taxes is crucial. Teh City of West Kelowna is providing this guide to help you understand your payment options and avoid late penalties. Remember, both your municipal taxes and any eligible Home Owner Grant submission through the Province of British Columbia must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Understanding Late Payment Penalties
failure to remit payment by the deadline will result in an automatic penalty of 10% of the outstanding balance. This penalty is applied to both the tax amount due and any unclaimed Home Owner Grant. In British Columbia,approximately 80% of homeowners claim the Home Owner Grant annually,representing significant potential savings. Don’t miss out – ensure your application is submitted alongside your tax payment.
Convenient Payment Methods
The City of West Kelowna offers several convenient ways to pay your property taxes:
1. Drop Box – A Secure and Accessible Option
For those preferring a contactless method, a secure drop box is located on the side of City Hall. To ensure proper processing:
Make your cheque payable to the City of West Kelowna.
Clearly write your roll number in the memo section of the cheque.
Attach the remittance stub provided with your tax notice.
Enclose all items in a sealed envelope before depositing.
Crucial: The drop box is a popular option, so please deposit your payment well before the July 2nd deadline to avoid potential delays and late penalties.
2. in-Person Payment at City Hall
you can visit City Hall at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway during business hours, also by the July 2nd deadline. Accepted payment methods include:
Cheque: Payable to “City of West Kelowna,” with your roll number in the memo line and the remittance stub attached.
Debit or Cash: Please verify your debit card limit is sufficient to cover the full amount due.
Please be aware that wait times may be longer during peak periods. City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, july 1, for the Canada Day holiday.3. Digital Payment Solutions
While the City does not directly accept credit card payments, third-party services like Plastiq or PaySimply offer this option (service fees will apply). These platforms act as intermediaries, allowing you to use your credit card to pay your property taxes.
4. pre-Authorized Payments – The Effortless Choice
If you’ve enrolled in the City’s Pre-authorized Payment Plan, it’s essential to log in to online.westkelownacity.ca to confirm your balance and ensure there are no outstanding amounts for your 2025 taxes. This automated system provides a hassle-free way to stay current with your payments. Over 30% of West Kelowna property owners currently utilize this convenient service.
Need Help? we’re Here to Support You
We understand that navigating property taxes can sometimes be challenging. To best assist you, we recommend contacting us via email at taxes@westkelownacity.ca. please include your property address or roll number in your email for quicker service. Our phone lines are often very busy during tax season.
Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, for Canada Day.
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