Property Tax Deferment

The Tax Deferment program is a loan program available to eligible B.C. homeowners. It allows you to defer your current-year property taxes.

You cannot defer:

  • Any property taxes owing from previous years, penalties, or interest
  • Your Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax) through this program

When you’re approved for the property tax deferment program, the Ministry of Finance pays your property taxes on your behalf after the tax due date and places a restrictive lien on your property. This means you’re limited in the types of changes you can make to your property title while in the tax deferment program. Ensure you complete any necessary changes to your property title before you submit your application.

Simple interest is charged on the deferred tax amount starting from when your property taxes are due or when you applied to defer, whichever is later. Find out how interest is applied to your tax deferment loan.

Available Deferral Programs

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the Property Tax Deferment program or the new online application, please call 1-888-355-2700 toll-free (in B.C.) or 250-387-0555 (outside of B.C.) or email taxdeferment@gov.bc.ca.