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Phone: 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322) loc. 00135

Email: tim.morrison@bcassessment.ca

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• BC Assessment is a Crown corporation that creates uniform assessments and trusted property information.

• BC Assessment is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the provincial government and managed by an Executive team.

• The province's annual property assessments are the foundation for providing more than $7 billion in revenue in support of local governments. This is crucial to financing the important community services that we rely on every day including schools, hospitals, emergency services, parks & recreation, libraries, infrastructure and roads.

• BC Assessment’s brochure provides an overview of our mandate, products and services, assessment explanations and common myths.

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Key Dates

Every year there are four key dates for the assessment process.

January 31 – Property Assessment Review Panel Deadline
People wishing to request an independent review of their assessment must file their written notice of complaint with the assessor by this date.
July 1 – Valuation Date
The date actual (market) value of properties is determined for the purpose of assessment rolls.
October 31 – Physical Condition and Permitted Use
The assessment reflects the physical condition and permitted use (zoning) of property as of this date, except where substantial damage or destruction of the buildings occurs.
December 31 – Assessment Notices
Completed assessment information produced and mailed to property owners. Assessment information and value totals delivered to tax authorities and are available online.

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