The City of Courtenay offers a payment plan for property owners who wish to pay their taxes in instalments. Payments are made monthly through direct debit from your bank account.
Applying for a payment plan
To join the payment plan, submit an application using the form below.
Apply for a tax instalment payment plan [PDF/118KB]
To register, you must:
- have a chequing account at a Canadian financial institution
- provide a void cheque or pre-authorized payment authorization
- submit your application by July 15 to enrol for the following tax year
Property owners must sign an agreement with the City authorizing automatic withdrawals on the first day of each month, from August to May.
If you would like to apply partway through the year, submit your application at least 14 business days before the next withdrawal date (the first day of every month between August and May).
Payment options
You have two options for your monthly tax instalment payments:
- calculated payments (adjust automatically each year based on your previous year's taxes)
- fixed payments (remain the same unless you request a change)
Missed payments
- Missed payments are subject to a service charge set by the City of Courtenay.
- Your enrolment in the instalment plan will be cancelled if two consecutive payments are missed.
Selling your property
If you sell your property, you must cancel your instalment plan.
- Payments don't stop automatically when you sell your property.
- Notify the Financial Services department in writing at least 14 business days before the next scheduled payment by submitting a tax instalment payment plan change request [PDF/139KB].
Updating your banking information
If you need to update your banking information while on the payment plan:
- Notify the Financial Services department in writing at least 14 business days before the next scheduled payment by submitting a tax instalment payment plan change request [PDF/139KB].
- Include a void cheque or pre-authorized payment authorization.