Property Taxes

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trail City Council, during the April 14, 2020 Governance and Operations Meeting, agreed to shift the due date for the 2020 property taxes from Thursday, July 2, 2020 to Monday, August 31, 2020.  A necessary bylaw to establish an alternative municipal tax collection scheme that sets this date will come before Council in the coming weeks. Property owners can expect their property tax bills around the third week of May. Payments can be made online through your banking institution, or using the City's online payment system.  When City Hall reopens to the public (the exact date is not determined yet), the City can accept cash, cheque, debit card, MasterCard and Visa.  Please direct all questions to 250-364-1262 or taxes@trail.ca 

Annual Property Taxes

The City of Trail issues annual Property Tax Notices via Canada Post around the third week of May of each year. The due date for payment of property taxes is on or before July 2 except when July 2 falls on a weekend in a calendar year in which case the due date is the next business date.

A 10% penalty is applied on unpaid taxes and unclaimed Home Owner Grant amounts after tax due date. Interest on arrears and delinquent amounts owing is calculated to July 2 of that taxation year.

Property Tax Payments

The City accepts cash, cheque, debit card, MasterCard and Visa.  Payments can be made safely and securely online through your banking instituions or using our online payment system.

Property owners must be responsible to ensure property taxes are paid. Advertising is placed in the local newspaper alerting property owners that Property Tax Notices have been mailed and advising that they should contact City Hall if not received.