Property taxes are the primary way the City funds essential services such as police and fire, infrastructure and road maintenance, parks and trails, city planning and development, recreation, events, and community programs.
2025 Property Taxes
The 2025 Budget aims to balance affordability with investment in key priorities such as public safety, housing, transportation, and economic development to meet the needs of our growing city. To learn more about how your taxes support local services and investments, see the Connect Maple Ridge newsletter included with your tax notice or visit MapleRidge.ca/Budget2025.
The amount of property tax you pay is primarily based on your annual property assessment from BC Assessment. If you wish to appeal your assessment, please contact BC Assessment before the end of January.
The total property tax amount is made up of taxes set by the City of Maple Ridge (known as the "General Levy"), utility services (e.g., maintenance, regional infrastructure costs), and services provided by other taxing authorities (e.g., TransLink, Metro Vancouver).
2025 Adjustments
General Levy Taxes: The 2025 tax rate increase for the General Levy portion of property taxes is 4.9%.
Recycling Levy Changes: The Recycle parcel charge and Blue Box pickup fees were removed from the 2025 property tax levy following Ridge Meadows Recycling Society's transition from curbside recycling to Recycle BC at no cost to residents. Fees for the Recycling Depot have been included in the municipal tax rate.
Utility Rate: Adjustments for 2025 are due to increased regional infrastructure costs outside of the City’s control.
Other Taxing Authorities: More than 30% of property taxes are collected by the City on behalf of other taxing authorities: BC Assessment, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, Municipal Finance Authority, and the Provincial School Tax. An increase in the amount required by these authorities will impact the total property tax amount owed.
Receiving Your Tax Notice
We will send out your property tax notice in late May or early June, and the payment is due on the first business day in July. If you do not receive your notice, sign up for a MyCity account at MapleRidge.ca/MyCity to access your account balance and download a copy of your current and past Tax Notices.
Payment Support
Eligible homeowners can apply for the Home Owner Grant, the BC Government Property Tax Deferment program, or enrol in the City’s Tax Instalment Prepayment Plan (TIPP) program to help manage tax payments.
Late Payment Penalties
To avoid penalties, pay your taxes and claim your Home Owner Grant by July 2, 2025.
- Payments received on or after July 3, 2025 – 5% penalty on unpaid 2025 taxes and unclaimed grants
- Payments received on or after September 3, 2025 – Additional 5% penalty to outstanding 2025 taxes and unclaimed grants
These penalties are mandated by the Province’s Municipal Tax Regulation and cannot be waived.
Other Taxing Authorities
More than 30% of property taxes are collected by the City on behalf of other taxing authorities: BC Assessment, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, Municipal Finance Authority, and the Provincial School Tax.
For information or enquiries regarding the taxes levied by other taxing authorities, please contact them directly:
- School Taxes 1-888-355-2700
- Metro Vancouver 604-432-6200
- Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) 604-953-3333
- BC Assessment 1-866-825-8322
- Municipal Finance Authority 250-383-1181
