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City of Coquitlam
2021
Property Tax
Information
PROPERTY TAXES ARE
DUE JULY 2, 2021
WHAT DO MY MUNICIPAL TAXES PAY FOR?
The City of Coquitlam relies on property tax revenue to deliver essential municipal
services and amenities such as police protection, fire/rescue response, road
maintenance, recreation and cultural facilities, programs and events, parks and
trails, and more.
HOW TO PAY YOUR TAXES Changes to the Home Owner Grant
for 2021 – see inside for details
There are several options available to pay your property taxes.
Please note that City Hall has physical distancing measures in place and our capacity is limited. As a result, we
discourage in person payments at City Hall in order to avoid the long line up that may result. Please consider making
payment online through your financial institution or drop payment off at one of our 24-hour drop boxes.
Online or by Phone – Through your financial At a 24-hour dropbox* – Dropboxes are located
institution using the eight digit folio/roll number at City Hall (3000 Guildford Way) in the
from your tax notice. underground parking area or outside Burlington
Drive entrance, or at Poirier Sport and Leisure
By mail* – Cheques can be mailed to
Complex (633 Poirier Street).
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2.
In person – At City Hall (3000 Guildford Way)
At your bank – Property taxes are payable at
from 8 a.m – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Pay by
most financial institutions in Canada.
cash, cheque or debit.
*Please do not deposit or mail cash. Cheques post dated to the due date are accepted.
Please note: we do not accept credit cards for property tax payments, and your debit card may have a limit.
PROGRAMS TO
HELP WITH YOUR
PROPERTY TAXES
PROPERTY TAX PREPAYMENT PLAN PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT
Our Property Tax Prepayment Plan lets you pay your 2022 (PROVINCIAL PROGRAM)
taxes through monthly installments. Starting in August, Tax deferment is a low-interest loan program that helps
10 withdrawals are made from your bank account and qualified B.C. homeowners pay their annual property
applied toward your next year’s property tax bill. Your taxes on their principal residence.
property tax bill will show how much you have prepaid
and whether there is still a balance owing. You may be able to defer payment of your property taxes
on your principal residence if you meet the provincial
How to Apply program criteria including:
Visit coquitlam.ca/taxpayment to learn more.
Applications should be submitted to Revenue Services by • being 55 or older
July 15 to start withdrawals on August 1. • a surviving spouse
• a person with disabilities or families with children
Residency, citizenship and equity criteria must also be
met. For information or to apply, visit
gov.bc.ca/propertytaxdeferment.
PROPERTY TAXES AND UTILITY FEES
Who Receives Property Tax What Do My Property Taxes and
and Utility Fee Revenue? Utility Fees Pay for in Coquitlam?
30% 70% 2% 24%
Other Agencies City of Coquitlam Planning and Solid Waste and
Development Utilities –
City Costs
2%
Regional 6%
Agencies Roads and 16%
Transportation Parks, Recreation
and Culture
5%
Translink 11%
Capital 15%
Construction Police
23% Services
Province
of BC 12% 14%
Fire/Rescue Metro Vancouver
Services Utility Costs
HOW PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CHANGES New for 2021
CAN IMPACT YOUR MUNICIPAL TAXES
HOME OWNER GRANTS
Property Value Increase Property Value Increase Home owner grant applications must be
submitted directly to the Province.
In 2021, the home owner grant application
4% process has changed, but program details
and eligibility requirements have not.
The City of Coquitlam can no longer accept
Home Owner Grant applications, as they
are now submitted directly to the Province
of British Columbia.
To learn more and to apply for the Home
Average Home Assessed Value:
Owner Grant, visit
gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call
Increase 4% 1-888-355-2700 to speak with an agent.
If you are eligible, be sure to claim your
Home Owner Grant before the due date to
avoid penalty.
MYCOQUITLAM
myCoquitlam is an online service that
allows you to access information about
If your property increased If your property increased your City of Coquitlam accounts for
BELOW the average ABOVE the average utility fees, property taxes and dog
assessed value of 4% for assessed value of 4% for licences. myCoquitlam online eService is
residential properties, you residential properties, you secure, easy to use and available 24 hours
will see a lower than will see a higher than a day, seven days a week. Go to
2.94% increase in your 2.94% increase in your coquitlam.ca/mycoquitlam to sign up.
municipal property taxes. municipal property taxes.
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT
AND RECOVERY PLAN (CSRP) QUESTIONS?
In spring 2020, the City of Coquitlam launched the COVID-19 Community Support If you have questions, please
and Recovery Plan (CSRP) to foster community resilience and recovery by providing
contact:
direct relief to residents, businesses, not-for-profit groups and other organizations
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Coquitlam
Revenue Services
Coquitlam Council allocated an initial $5-million from reserve funds to launch the
604-927-3050
plan, and additional funding is possible based on emerging needs and
opportunities. propertytax@coquitlam.ca
coquitlam.ca/propertytaxes
The City is also seeking federal and provincial stimulus funding for City capital
projects to provide jobs and promote economic recovery.
For information regarding non-
New and ongoing CSRP initiatives include: City fees on the notice, please
• Grants for not-for-profits and other community groups for revenue replacement contact the specific agencies:
or pandemic response Metro Vancouver
• A Community Volunteer Support Hub, providing resources and information to 604-432-6200
non-profit organizations metrovancouver.org
• Free use of temporary outdoor shelters in public spaces for community activities BC Assessment
• Meals for Seniors delivery and pickup program 1-866-825-8322
bcassessment.ca
• A temporary program allowing businesses to expand their services outdoors
• Deferring some security fees for construction projects TransLink
604-953-3333
• A variety of business information and supports in the
translink.ca
Business Support Portal at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/business.
School Tax
• Reduced drop-in recreation activity fees
1-888-355-2700
• Temporary waiver of late fees for 2020 business licences gov.bc.ca/schooltax
• Relaxed temporary sign regulations for businesses
Municipal Finance Authority
• An extra 30 minutes of free City Centre street parking to encourage local 1-250-383-1181
shopping mfa.bc.ca
Visit coquitlam.ca/CSRP for updates as new CSRP initiatives are added in the weeks
and months to come.
CITY OF COQUITLAM
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7N2
604-927-3000 | coquitlam.ca
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