Maple Ridge, B.C., May 15, 2026 — The City of Maple Ridge is advising homeowners and businesses that 2026 Property Tax Notices, which include applicable utility charges, will be arriving next week by mail and have been emailed to accounts that have signed up for online services. Property taxes are due on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Property owners who do not receive their notice can sign up for a MyCity account at MapleRidge.ca/MyCity to view their account balance, print notices, pay, and enroll in eBilling.
2026 Service and Billing Updates
The City has introduced changes to improve customer convenience and align billing practices:
- New credit card payment option: Property taxes and utility bills can now be paid for by credit card online through MyCity or eServices, or in person at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place. A 2% non-refundable merchant service fee will apply to credit card payments.
- Changes to sanitary sewer flat fee billing for non-residential properties: Sanitary sewer flat fees for non-residential properties will now be based on consumption and billed quarterly through utility bills rather than included on the property tax notice.
Changes to the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program
The provincial government has updated its Property Tax Deferment Program for 2026, with interest now compounded quarterly instead of charged as simple interest twice a year. To learn more, contact the Province of British Columbia gov.bc.ca/PropertyTaxDeferment.
Plan Ahead: Ways to Pay
To avoid lineups and late penalties, property owners are encouraged to pay early using one of the following methods:
- Online banking through your financial institution
- Credit card through MyCity, eServices, Paymentus (a third party provider), or in person at City Hall
- Cheque (not cash) using the secure 24-hour drop box at the north entrance of City Hall
- Mail to City Hall, 11995 Haney Place (Postmarks are not accepted as proof of on-time payment
For payment options and details, visit MapleRidge.ca/PayingYourTaxes.
Services to Help with Paying Taxes
- Extended City Hall hours: City Hall is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. In June, hours will be extended to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday.
- Prepayment Plan: Property owners can sign up any time of the year to set up monthly instalments for the next year’s taxes. Visit MapleRidge.ca/PrePayment to learn more.
- Home Owner Grant: The provincial government Home Owner Grant program helps reduce the amount of property tax for eligible homeowners. To avoid penalty, eligible owners must claim their grant by July 2, 2026 through the Province at gov.bc.ca/HomeOwnerGrant or or 1-888-355-2700.
Late Payment Penalties
To avoid penalty, property tax payments must be received by Revenue Services on or before July 2, 2026.
- Payments must be received on or before July 2, 2026: 5% penalty applied July 3, 2026 on unpaid 2026 taxes and unclaimed grants
- Payments received on or before September 1, 2026: Additional 5% penalty applied on September 2, 2026, on outstanding 2026 taxes and unclaimed grants
These penalties are mandated by the Province’s Municipal Tax Regulation and cannot be waived.
Understanding Your Property Taxes
Property taxes are the City’s primary source of funding for essential local services and infrastructure, including:
- police and fire services
- road maintenance
- parks and trails
- recreation facilities and programs
- community events
- business retention and attraction
Approximately 30% of property tax revenue is collected by the City on behalf of other taxing authorities, including BC Assessment, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, the Municipal Finance Authority, and the Provincial School Tax.
To learn more about your 2026 tax notice and how your property taxes support local services and investments in Maple Ridge see the Connect newsletter included with your tax notice or visit MapleRidge.ca/Budget.
How Your Tax Dollars Are Invested
The 2026 budget balances affordability with rising external costs, lower-than-expected property assessments across the region—reducing projected City revenue—and increases in utility rates driven by changes in regional infrastructure costs beyond the City’s control.
The 2026 Budget investments in community priorities identified through the fall 2025 Community Survey: public safety, infrastructure and transportation, economic development, and responsible growth.
Changes in property taxes will vary based on changes in BC Assessment values. For more information, visit bcAssessment.ca.
Learn More
For general information about understanding your property tax notice, payment options, and related services, visit MapleRidge.ca/PropertyTax or contact Revenue Services at Revenue@MapleRidge.ca 604-467-7336.
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