Paying property taxes might not be the most exciting part of living in Vancouver, but it’s one of the most important. If you own property in the city, you’re required to pay annual taxes to the City of Vancouver to support services like public transit, emergency services, schools, and infrastructure.

What if you could pay your property taxes and earn points or cashback while doing so? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about paying City of Vancouver property taxes and how to do it smarter with your credit card through Chexy.

How to Pay Vancouver Property Taxes

The City of Vancouver offers a few traditional ways to pay your property taxes:

• Online Banking: Add the City of Vancouver as a payee and use your 12-digit folio number.

• By Mail: Send a cheque payable to the City of Vancouver. Include your folio number and Vacancy Tax account number (if required). 

• In-Person: Pay by debit or cheque at City Hall.

• Tax Instalment Prepayment Plan (TIPP): Monthly automatic withdrawals from your bank account to pay next year’s taxes.

While these methods work, they come with some downsides. You won’t earn any rewards, you’ll need to remember due dates, and you don’t get the flexibility of using a credit card, unless you use a third-party service like Chexy. 

Chexy: The Smarter Alternative

With Chexy, you can pay your Vancouver property taxes using your credit card, even if the city doesn’t accept card payments directly. Here’s how it works: 

1. Create or log into your Chexy account.

2. Select “Set up a one-time payment.”

3. Choose the Property Taxes payment category.

4. Enter the payee (VANCOUVER, CITY OF-PROPERTY TAXES) and your 12-digit folio number. 

5. Enter the amount you owe, select your card, and submit the payment. 

How Does the Payment Get Sent? 

1. After adding your property tax payment, Chexy automatically charges your credit card. 

2. The funds make their way to your Chexy Wallet. 

3. Chexy sends your payment 3 business days later. 

Because payments take 3 business days to process, please ensure you send your payment before the due date. 

What Are the Fees to Pay Vancouver Property Tax with Chexy?

Chexy has the lowest fees of all payment processors in Canada. Our fees look like:

• 1.75% for Visa and Amex 

• 2.5% for international credit cards 

Key Vancouver Property Tax Due Dates 2025

• Advance tax due date (optional prepayment): February 4, 2025

• Main Vancouver BC property tax due date: July 3, 2025

• Homeowner grant due date (if eligible): July 3, 2025

• Deferral agreement due date (if deferring your property taxes): July 3, 2025 

Avoid late payment penalties by making sure your payment is processed on or before the due date. With Chexy, submit your payment at least 3 business days before the due date. 

Contact Info for Vancouver Property Tax Payments

If you need to contact the City of Vancouver regarding property tax payments, here’s who to get in touch with: 

City of Vancouver Revenue Services:

• 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4 

• property.tax@vancouver.ca 

• 3-1-1 (within Vancouver) or 604-873-7000 (outside city)

Best Credit Cards to Pay Vancouver Property Taxes

All bill payments, including Vancouver property tax payments, are considered recurring payments with Chexy. This means that you can earn 2x, 3x, or even 4x the points on your credit card. 

*Chexy charges a 1.75% fee on all transactions, so ensure you use a credit card that earns higher rewards to offset the fee. 

Here are three of the best credit cards to use with Chexy for paying property taxes:

Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card

The Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite earns you 4% cash back on recurring bills, up to $25,000 annually. You also earn 4% cashback on groceries, 3% back on gas and transit, and 1% back on everything else. 

With a property tax payment of $5,000, you’d earn $112.50 in cashback (after Chexy fees).

TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card

The TD Cash Back Visa Infinite is another top pick, as you’ll earn 3% cash back on property tax payments and recurring bills (up to $15,000 annually). You can also earn 3% back on groceries and gas, and 1% back on everything else. 

With a property tax payment of $5,000, you’d earn $62.50 in cashback (after Chexy fees).  

American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card

The Amex Aeroplan Reserve earns you 1.25x the points on every dollar spent on property taxes, bills, and everything else. You can also earn 3x the points on Air Canada purchases and 2x the points on dining. 

It includes incredible Air Canada benefits, like lounge access and top-tier travel insurance. 

With a property tax payment of $5,000, you’d earn $43.75 in points (after Chexy fees).

Chexy Makes Paying Property Taxes Rewarding 

Why pay your City of Vancouver property taxes the traditional way when you can earn rewards and streamline the process? 

Chexy lets you:

• Pay with your credit card

• Collect cashback, points, or travel rewards 

• Stay in control of your finances

• Build credit 

Ready to turn your next Vancouver property tax payment into rewards? Get started with Chexy today.