2025 Property Tax Notices

May 27, 2025

Property Tax Notices for the City of Fernie have been mailed out to all property owners on record. Payment is due July 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

Property Tax Notices for the City of Fernie have been mailed out to all property owners on record.  If you do not receive your tax notice, please contact City Hall at (250) 423-6817 or finance@fernie.ca and request that a copy be forwarded to you. 

Property taxes are due July 2, 2025, by 5:00 PM MDT, after which time a 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid current year taxes.  No exemption from taxation or penalty is conferred by reason of non-receipt of the Property Tax Notice. 

Payment of your property taxes can be made in person at City Hall, by cheque in the mail or through the mail slot at City Hall, through online banking, or at most financial institutions. Credit cards are accepted through OptionPay at City Hall or online (third-party fees apply to credit card transactions). Postdated cheques are accepted. Postmarks on mailed remittances will not be considered as date of payment.

The Finance department will be at the Senior’s Centre on June 19 and 26 from 10 am to 2 pm to offer an accessible option for residents to pay property taxes. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card (third-party fees apply to credit card transactions).

City Hall will be open with extended hours from 8 am to 5 pm June 25 to 30 and July 2.

City Hall will be closed July 1 for Canada Day.

All eligible property owners must complete the Homeowner Grant application every year. Payment or grant claims not received by July 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM MDT are subject to a 10% penalty. All homeowner grant applications are made directly to the province - online (www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant) or by phone (1-888-355-2700).

Please contact City Hall at (250) 423-6817 or finance@fernie.ca if you have any questions.