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Property Taxes
Property taxes fund essential municipal operations that keep Coquitlam safe, livable and vibrant. These include police and fire/rescue services, road maintenance, parks and trails, recreation and cultural programs, and a wide range of community services and events.
Due July 2, 2025
Property tax payment is due July 2, 2025, covering the period of January 1 through December 31, 2025. Late payments are subject to a 5% penalty, with a further 5% penalty added after September 15, 2025 (including unclaimed Home Owner Grants).
If you have not received your property tax notice by June 1, 2025, contact Revenue Services.
Access Your Bill Online
Sign-up for eBilling with MyCoquitlam to have your property tax notice emailed to you as soon as it's available. You can also view current and past bills, as well as account payment history.
- Register with MyCoquitlam
- You will need your access codes to register, found on your past property tax notice or annual utility bill
Sign-up for property tax and annual utility bill reminders with NotifyMe.
Pay Your Property Taxes
You can pay your property taxes online, at your bank, by cheque, debit or credit card.
In the event of a postal service disruption, do not mail your property tax payment. Property taxes must be paid by the due date to avoid penalty.
Home Owner Grant
Eligible homeowners must apply for the Home Owner Grant directly through the Province of B.C. Apply before the property tax due date to avoid penalty.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the grant:
- gov.bc.ca/HomeOwnerGrant
- 1-888-355-2700
Property Tax Deferment
The Province of B.C. offers a loan program available to eligible B.C. homeowners to defer current year property taxes. There are two deferment programs available:
- Families with children
- People aged 55 and older, are a surviving spouse or a person with disabilities
Learn more about the Property Tax Deferment Program.
Change Your Address
Have you moved? We need your current address in order to mail a tax notice to you. Mailing address changes must be done through BC Assessment.
Where Your Tax Dollars Go
The City of Coquitlam keeps approximately 59 cents of each property tax dollar.
The money collected funds core municipal services such as police and fire/rescue services, road maintenance, parks and trails, recreation and cultural programs, and a wide range of community services and events. See a breakdown of your property tax dollars (PDF) or read through the Financial Plan for a detailed budget.
The other 41 cents of each dollar is collected on behalf of other agencies that are outside of the City's budget control.
- Province of B.C.
- TransLink
- Metro Vancouver
- BC Assessment
These taxing authorities determine the amounts payable and the City collects on their behalf.
More Information
Property values are assessed each year by BC Assessment. All owners receive a Property Assessment Notice by December 31.
What To Do With Your Assessment
When you receive your assessment, check all the details on the notice. If you have questions or disagree with the assessment, reach out to BC Assessment directly. The deadline to file an appeal is January 31.
How Your Assessment Impacts Your Property Taxes
The 2025 assessed value for residential properties in Coquitlam went up by approximately 0.6% on average.
How the value of your property changes in comparison to the average for other residential properties in Coquitlam impacts the amount of tax you will pay on your property.
If your assessed value increased by more than the 0.6% average, you will likely have a higher than 6.83% increase in your municipal property taxes. If your assessed value increased less than the 0.6% average, will likely have a lower than 6.83% increase in your municipal property taxes.
Learn more about the relationship between property assessments and property taxes.
Section 224 of the Community Charter provides Council with the authority to grant Permissive Tax Exemptions for certain land and/or improvements from municipal taxes.
Council will consider requests for Permissive Tax Exemptions, such as those owned and used by non-profit organizations that provide public benefit to the residents of Coquitlam, subject to the conditions of our Permissive Tax Exemption Policy.
Email Revenue Services or call 604-927-3050 for more information
Each year, if required, the City of Coquitlam holds a municipal Tax Sale on the last Monday of September in Council Chambers at 3000 Guildford Way. If that Monday falls on a statutory holiday, the sale is held on the next available Monday that is not a holiday. Properties with three years of unpaid taxes are eligible for inclusion in the Tax Sale auction.
Legislative Requirements
Under the Local Government Act, the City is required to:
- Sell properties with three years of unpaid taxes through a public Tax Sale.
- Publish a Notice of Tax Sale the week prior to the auction. This notice must include the civic address and legal description of each property that may be offered for sale.
How to Avoid Being Listed
If your property has three years of taxes owing, contact Revenue Services immediately by email or call 604-927-3050.
To avoid your property appearing on the published Tax Sale list (posted at coquitlam.ca/PublicNotices and distributed via the City's email service), your outstanding balance must be paid in full by cash, certified cheque, or debit no later than the last Friday in August before the Tax Sale auction.
To prevent your property from being sold at the Tax Sale, the total amount owing (including interest) must be paid by cash, certified cheque or debit before 10 a.m. on the day of the Tax Sale auction.
Auction Process
The Tax Sale auction will begin at 10 a.m. on the last Monday in September (or next non-holiday Monday) in Council Chambers.
- Properties paid in full before the auction start time will be removed from the sale.
- If a listed property is not offered for sale, it means payment was received prior to the auction.
The City makes no guarantees about the condition or value of properties sold. Interested buyers should:
- Research each property thoroughly.
- Contact municipal and provincial agencies (and the strata corporation, if applicable) to investigate bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions that may impact value or suitability.
The minimum bid is the upset price (the amount owing). If no bids are made after three calls by the auctioneer, the City is declared the purchaser at the upset price.
Buyers must:
- Present photo ID and Social Insurance Number
- Pay by certified cheque or bank draft within one hour of the sale’s conclusion
Purchasers are subject to Property Transfer Tax, based on the market value of the property at the time of title transfer.
The City may appoint a representative to bid on behalf of the municipality.
For detailed legal information, refer to the Local Government Act, Division 7 of Part 16.
Redeeming the Property
After a property is sold in a Tax Sale, the current owner has one year to pay all the outstanding taxes, interest, and fees to keep ownership. This one-year window is called the redemption period.
Anyone who holds a legal interest in the property (a "charge holder") also has the right to redeem it. To do this, they must pay the full price of the sale plus interest (set by the Province) within one year.
If the property is redeemed, the buyer from the Tax Sale will get their money back, along with interest up to the redemption date.
Property Not Redeemed
If the property is not redeemed during the one-year period, the Collector registers the new owner at the Land Title Office.