Before filing a complaint (appeal), use
Assessment search to review your assessment and sales of similar properties to ensure your assessment is accurate. If you still have concerns, we encourage you to
Contact us before submitting an official Notice of Complaint (Appeal).
Please note that the deadline to file a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) is January 31, 2024 - this deadline has now passed.
Many concerns can be resolved through discussion with our staff outside of the formal complaint and appeal process. If you are still not satisfied after discussing your concern with us, you may use the complaint and appeal process to have your assessment independently reviewed.
Please note: We are happy to provide assistance by phone (1-866-valueBC), or electronically, by using our
Contact us form. If you would like to schedule an office appointment for in-person service, please contact us at 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322).
The first level of appeal is to the Property Assessment Review Panel (PARP).
For more information, view the Appeal Guide and information to assist you in preparing for your hearing below. Or, visit the Ministry of Finance website for more information about
Property Assessment Review Panels (external).
The deadline to file a complaint (appeal) to the PARP for a 2024 Assessment is January 31, 2024 - this deadline has now passed.
The second level of appeal is the Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB). The deadline to file an appeal to the PAAB is April 30 of each year. You must file a complaint (appeal) with the PARP first before filing an appeal to PAAB. For more information, visit
the PAAB website.
If you pay taxes to an Indigenous taxing authority, check your assessment notice for information about assessment review. The Provincial assessment complaint (appeal) and appeal system may not apply. For appeal information specific to Indigenous communities, review Appeal process for Indigenous communities.
