Thursday, June 2, 2022 – Property tax notices are in the mail and residents can expect to receive their tax notice this week. Property Taxes, including home owner grants, are due by July 4, 2022.
There are several ways to pay, including:
Online banking: Pay through your financial institution’s online banking system. Check their local cut-off time to ensure payment is received by the due date.
Please add District of Sooke as the payee and use your complete folio/roll number without the decimal point as an account number. If you have purchased a new property, please ensure you update your folio/roll number with your online banking. Payment made to the wrong municipality will result in a penalty.
Through your financial institution: Make sure to get proof of on-time payment. Please contact your financial institution for hours of operation and local cut-off times. Please note that the home owner grant must still be applied for separately online or by phone:
- Apply by phone using automated self-service by calling 1-888-355-2700, option 3
- Apply by phone with help from an agent by calling 1-888-355-2700
In person at the Municipal Hall: Bring your tax notice and payment to the Municipal Hall at 2205 Otter Point Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Municipal Hall will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 30th for homeowners to make their tax payments. Please note that the Municipal office will be closed on Friday, July 1st (Canada Day).
You can pay by (credit cards are not accepted):
- Cash
- Debit: Check with your card provider to see if you have a daily limit.
- Cheque: Make your cheque payable to District of Sooke. Dishonoured cheques constitute non-payment of taxes and will be subject to penalty, interest, and a $35.00 service charge.
By Mail: Mail your cheque and bottom portion of your tax notice to 2205 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1J2. Payment must be received by July 4, 2022, to avoid penalty. Make your cheque payable to District of Sooke.
Drop box: There is a secure slot at the entrance of the Municipal Hall, on the right side of the front doors. The slot is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Payment by cheque only.
Through your mortgage company: Contact your financial institution for more information.
Pre-pay your 2023 property taxes: To sign up for the plan, complete the Pre-authorized Application form and return it to our office with a VOID cheque.
Home Owner Grant
Municipalities cannot accept home owner grant applications. Apply online or by phone with the Province before the tax due date indicated on your municipal property tax notice. Program eligibility is unchanged. To avoid penalties and interest, apply before the tax due date.
Learn more:
Contact:
District of Sooke Finance
Tel: 250.642.1634
finance@sooke.ca