Property Taxes

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

• Pay online using the City's online payment system at www.trail.ca/PayOnline
• Pay online through you banking institution 
• Pay at Trail City Hall - the City accepts cash, cheque, debit card, MasterCard and Visa.  

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.

Home Owner Grant

• If you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant (HOG),  you must claim your HOG prior to Paying your Property Tax and it must be done online through the Province of British Columbia, starting May 2021.
• Starting May 2021, you will apply for your home owner online with the Province.
• Municipalities are NO longer accepting applications. Program eligibility is unchanged.
• In order to avoid penalties and interest, apply before the tax due date, starting May 2021.
• Learn more or claim your Home Owner Grant at www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak with a live agent.