City of Kelowna: Last week for property tax payments

The City of Kelowna is reminding residential property owners that Aug. 31 is the final day to pay property taxes without incurring a 10 per cent penalty.

For commercial properties (Class 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8), the final payment date is Sept. 30 to avoid the penalty.

Taxes were due by July 2, but penalty deadlines were extended to provide property owners extra time during the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial pressures on some people and businesses.

The City is recommending that taxpayers pay their property taxes through their financial institution.

Those who participate in the pre-authorized withdrawal system (PAWS) are responsible for making their final payment as it is not automatically processed.

Other options for payment include paying online with a credit card (fees apply), depositing a cheque in the drop box outside the Water Street doors to city hall or paying in person at the cashiers’ desk at city hall.

For more information about property taxes, payment options and to register for a property account, visit kelowna.ca/propertytax, sign up for e-updates, email revenue@kelowna.ca or call 250-469-8757 (option 3).