PRINCE GEORGE — In the next few days, owners of almost 250,000 properties throughout Northern BC can expect to receive their 2022 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2021.
"All during the pandemic, the real estate market has remained robust across the province including higher demand throughout Northern BC, which has resulted in higher 2022 assessment values for most homeowners in the region," says Northen BC Deputy Assessor Beau Rossel. “Northern BC property values for most communities are generally up five to 35 percent with only a couple of exceptions.”
As B.C.'s trusted provider of property assessment information, BC Assessment collects, monitors and analyzes property data throughout the year.
Overall, Northern BC’s total assessments increased from over $72 billion
in 2021 to over $81.7 billion this year. A total of about $1.24 billion of the region’s updated assessments is from new construction, subdivisions and the rezoning of properties.
The Northern BC region encompasses approximately 70 per cent of the province: stretching east to the Alberta border, north to the Yukon border, west to Bella Coola including Haidi Gwaii and to the south, just north of Clinton.
The summaries below provides estimates of typical 2021 versus 2022 assessed values of properties throughout the region. These examples demonstrate market trends for
single-family residential properties by geographic area:*
Single Family Home Changes by Community |
2021 Typical Assessed Value
as of July 1, 2020 |
2022 Typical Assessed Value
as of July 1, 2021 |
%
Change |
100 Mile House
| $242,000 | $321,000 | +33% |
Burns Lake
| $179,000 | $218,000 | +21% |
Chetwynd
| $232,000 | $245,000 | +6% |
Dawson Creek
| $241,000 | $261,000 | +8% |
Fort St James
| $149,000
| $179,000 | +20% |
Fort St John
| $308,000 | $329,000 | +7% |
Fraser Lake
| $127,000 | $157,000 | +23% |
Granisle
| $64,000 | $73,000 | +14% |
Hazelton
| $122,000 | $164,000 | +35% |
Houston
| $167,000 | $226,000 | +35% |
Hudson's Hope
| $163,000 | $173,000 | +6% |
Kitimat
| $330,000 | $329,000 | 0% |
Mackenzie
| $143,000 | $157,000 | +10% |
Masset
| $128,000 | $163,000 | +27% |
McBride
| $141,000 | $157,000 | +11% |
New Hazelton
| $122,000 | $164,000 | +35% |
| Northern Rockies RM | $114,000 | $130,000 | +13% |
Port Clements
| $79,000 | $125,000 | +58% |
Port Edward
| $191,000 | $270,000 | +41% |
Pouce Coupe
| $188,000 | $204,000 | +9% |
Prince George
| $333,000 | $401,000 | +20% |
| Prince Rupert | $296,000 | $389,000 | +31% |
| Queen Charlotte | $235,000 | $300,000 | +28% |
Quesnel
| $223,000 | $294,000 | +32% |
Smithers
| $362,000 | $438,000 | +21% |
Stewart
| $109,000 | $122,000 | +12% |
Taylor
| $213,000 | $205,000 | -4% |
| Telkwa | $332,000 | $416,000 | +25% |
| Terrace | $375,000 | $440,000 | +17% |
| Tumbler Ridge | $132,000 | $145,000 | +10% |
| Valemount | $236,000 | $268,000 | +14% |
| Vanderhoof | $239,000 | $280,000 | +17% |
| Wells | $100,000 | $141,000 | +40% |
| Williams Lake | $266,000 | $342,000 | +29%
|
*All data calculated based on median values.
These examples demonstrate market trends for
strata residential properties (e.g. condos/townhouses) by geographic area for select Northern BC urban centres:*
Strata Home Changes (Condos/Townhouses)By Community |
2021 Typical Assessed Value
as of July 1, 2020 |
2022 Typical Assessed Value
as of July 1, 2021 |
%
Change |
| Prince George | $186,000
| $219,000 | +18% |
Fort St John
| $215,000
| $196,000 | -9% |
Dawson Creek
| $196,000
| $193,000 | -1% |
Kitimat
| $187,000 | $197,000 | +5% |
Smithers
| $298,000 | $336,000 | +13% |
Terrace
| $189,000 | $225,000 | +19% |
Williams Lake
| $108,000 | $129,000 | +19%
|
*All data calculated based on median values.
BC Assessment's website at
bcassessment.ca includes more details about 2022 assessments, property information and trends such as lists of 2022's top valued residential properties across the province.
The website also provides self-service access to a free, online property assessment search service that allows anyone to search, check and compare 2022 property assessments for anywhere in the province. Property owners can unlock additional property search features by registering for a free BC Assessment custom account to check a property's 10-year value history, store/access favourites, create comparisons, monitor neighbourhood sales, and use our interactive map.
“Property owners can find a lot of valuable information on our website including answers to many assessment-related questions, and those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2021 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” says Deputy Assessor Beau Rossel.
“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by January 31st, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” adds Rossel.
The Property Assessment Review Panels, independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the provincial government, and typically meet between February 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.
"It is important to understand that changes in property assessments do not automatically translate into a corresponding change in property taxes," explains Rossel. "As noted on your assessment notice, how your assessment changes relative to the average change in your community is what may affect your property taxes."
Have questions?
“If your property was impacted by the 2021 floods, mudslides or wildfires, please take a few moments to contact us toll-free at 1-866-825-8322 during January once you receive your assessment notice," says Rossel. “With your help, we can work together to make sure your property is valued correctly."
Property owners can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322) or online at
bcassessment.ca. During the month of January, hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Northern BC Regional Deputy Assessor
BC Assessment
Tel. 1.866.825.8322 Ext. 26276 / Cell 1.250.888.7242
Email: beau.rossel@bcassessment.ca
MEDIA BACKGROUNDER
Facts on B.C. Property Assessments and the 2022 Assessment Roll
- Total number of properties on the 2022 Roll is 2,142,457, an approximate 1.2 percent increase from 2021.
- Total value of real estate on the 2022 Roll is about $2.44 trillion, an increase of nearly 22 percent from 2021.
- Total amount of 'non-market change', including new construction, rezonings and subdivisions is approximately $33.9 billion, an increase of almost 53 percent from the 2021 Roll of $22.1 billion.
- In B.C., approximately 88.2 percent of all properties are classified with some residential (Class 1) component. This equates to $1,895,708,472,699 of the value on the total provincial roll.
- Over 98% of property owners typically accept their property assessment without proceeding to a formal, independent review of their assessment.
- Assessments are the estimate of a property's market value as of July 1, 2021 and physical condition as of October 31, 2021. This common valuation date ensures there is an equitable property assessment base for property taxation.
- Changes in property assessments reflect movement in the local real estate market and can vary greatly from property to property. When estimating a property's market value, BC Assessment's professional appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as considering other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.
- Real estate sales determine a property's value which is reported annually by BC Assessment. Local governments and other taxing authorities are responsible for property taxation and, after determining their own budget needs this spring, will calculate property tax rates based on the assessment roll for their jurisdiction.
- BC Assessment's assessment roll provides the foundation for local and provincial taxing authorities to raise over $8 billion in property taxes each year. This revenue funds the many community services provided by local governments around the province as well as the K-12 education system.
- BC Assessment's website provides a listing of property assessments and sales to help property owners understand their property's market value and provide comparable sales information. Go to bcassessment.ca and use “Find your property assessment". For more information on the 2022 Assessment Roll and regional and province-wide real estate market trends including lists of the province's top valued residential properties, please visit www.bcassessment.ca and click on the “Property Information & Trends" link.
