TAX TIME – Property tax notices going out to homeowners early next week

Kamloops homeowners will start receiving their 2026 property tax notices early next week. E-bills with tax notices have been distributed.

Property taxes and Home Owner Grant applications are due Thursday, July 2, 2026. A 10 per cent penalty for late payments and late grant applications will apply as of July 3. This penalty is governed by Provincial legislation and is therefore outside of the City’s jurisdiction to waive or otherwise alter.

Payment Options

Residents can pay taxes in person at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Tournament Capital Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

On May 20, City Hall will experience a planned power outage. On that day, property tax payments can be made at the City’s Development, Engineering, and Sustainability office at 105 Seymour Street, on the first floor, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents can also deposit a cheque at any of the City’s dropbox locations, including the 24/7 dropbox located outside City Hall or any of the following boxes located inside and accessible during facility hours:

Tournament Capital Centre – 910 McGill Road
North Shore Community Policing Office – 915 7th Street
Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre – 859 Bebek Road

Another option is to pay property taxes online. Payments can be made at Kamloops.ca/Payment with a Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75-percent convenience fee will apply to credit card payments. Residents may also pay their property taxes using online banking.

The City is once again adding evening service hours at City Hall, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, beginning June 22. City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, for the Canada Day holiday.

Due to ongoing construction, 1st Avenue is closed between Victoria Street and Seymour Street, but parking at City Hall remains open for the duration of the construction project.

“With the ongoing construction around City Hall, we encourage all residents to create MyCity accounts to access their tax information online and to make their payments using online banking or the City’s online payment system,” said Norman Thompson, the City’s taxation manager. “Of course, we’re happy to assist residents in person, too.”

Kamloops property owners can create a MyCity account by visiting Kamloops.ca/eBill. They will need details from a previous tax notice or utility bill to set up property tax or utility billing information. City staff will help residents who do not have a copy of those documents on hand. Call 250-828-3437 or stop by City Hall for assistance.

Residents must apply for their Home Owner Grants through the Province. As of 2021, municipalities no longer accept applications. Home Owner Grant applications are still due at the same time as property taxes, so the City strongly encourages residents to apply for their 2026 Home Owner Grants before July 2 to avoid a penalty. For more information and to apply, visit Gov.BC.ca/HomeOwnerGrant or call 1-888-355-2700.

Residents experiencing financial difficulties should note that Home Owner Grants can be applied for without making a tax payment, reducing the tax balance owing. Partial payments made before the due date will also reduce the penalty. The BC Property Tax Deferment Program can also provide additional support.

Residents can also sign up for the Tax Installment Plan Service, which allows taxpayers to make monthly payments towards their 2027 property taxes. With the Tax Installment Plan Service, payments are automatically withdrawn from residents’ bank accounts. Application forms and more information are available online at Kamloops.ca/TIPS.