Home Owner Grants

As of January 1, 2021, the Province of British Columbia will be administering the Home Owner Grant.

For the most current information, visit www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant.

The Province will be entirely responsible for the home owner grant program for the 2021 tax year.
All homeowners will apply directly to the Province online or over the phone.
The provincial application will be available early in 2021, subject to the deposit of the regulations. Work on the regulations is currently underway.
Starting January 1, 2021, the City can no longer accept retroactive or new applications for the grant and instead direct homeowners to www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700 to speak with an agent.

Ensure homeowners receive the grant amount they are eligible for, such as the additional grant for seniors or persons with a disability.
Automate the approval process for grants resulting in quicker application processing – this will help prevent ineligible homeowners from being penalized for late property tax payment.
Remove an administrative burden from municipalities.
Increase tax compliance, ensuring people are paying the right amount of tax.

Retro Home Owner Grants will also be need to be claimed through the Province of BC website.
If you forgot to apply for your Home Owner Grant last year, you may be able to receive a retroactive home owner grant:
- You qualified for the grant on December 31 of last year. For example, you have until December 31, 2021 to claim the 2020 home owner grant.
- You are still the registered owner of the property

Questions? Please contact the Provincial Property Taxation Branch:

Toll Free: 1-888-355-2700

Office: 250-387-0555