City of Castlegar Property Taxes Due July 2
By City of Castlegar
Castlegar homeowners should receive their 2025 property tax notices in the mail in the coming days. Property taxes are due on July 2, 2025, and residents are reminded that payment must be made on time to avoid a 10 percent penalty, which is automatically applied to any unpaid taxes after the deadline.
There is the potential for a mail service disruption due to a possible Canada Post strike. Property tax notices were mailed on May 13, 2025, and most homeowners should receive theirs within one week. Payment is still due on July 2, 2025, even if a postal disruption prevents your notice from arriving by mail. If you have not received your notice by the end of May, please contact City Hall at 250-365-7227 or finance@castlegar.ca to request a copy.
Understanding Your 2025 Property Taxes
Property taxes are collected annually to fund the essential services and infrastructure residents rely on daily. The 2025 tax rates were adopted by Council through Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1440, which sets the amount of tax charged for each property class (e.g., residential, business, industry).
A typical residential property in Castlegar, assessed at $520,000, will pay approximately $3,135 in total property taxes in 2025. Of that, 46% goes to the City of Castlegar to fund municipal services such as fire protection, road maintenance, parks, and water/sewer infrastructure. The remaining 54% is collected on behalf of other taxing authorities, including provincial education, hospital services, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
Property Tax Payment Options
The City offers the following ways to pay:
- In person or online through your financial institution
- Deposit a cheque in the drop box at City Hall (460 Columbia Avenue)
- Mail a cheque to City Hall (not recommended if there is a Canada Post strike)
- Cash, cheque, or debit at City Hall
- Online via credit card at castlegar.ca/pay-online (note: OptionPay charges a user fee)
If you typically pay by mail, we strongly encourage you to use an alternative payment method if a Canada Post strike occurs to ensure your payment is received by July 2, 2025.
Home Owner Grant Reminder
Eligible homeowners are encouraged to apply for the Home Owner Grant on time to ensure the reduction is reflected on their account. The Home Owner Grant is a provincial subsidy that reduces the amount of property tax paid on principal residences.
Since 2021, the Province of B.C. has managed all Home Owner Grant applications. The City cannot accept applications, but information is included with the Property Tax Notices. To learn more or apply, call 1-888-355-2700 or visit gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant.
Have Questions?
Visit or call City Hall to chat with our Finance team. They are here to provide information on the Home Owner Grant, property tax deferment, or other general tax questions. You can also visit castlegar.ca/propertytaxes for more details.
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