Taxes and Utilities
Regional districts in BC have the power to impose a property tax levy on private properties within their boundaries, the value of which is determined by BC Assessment Authority. Taxes are collected annually by the Surveyor of Taxes. As well, regional districts have the power to collect fees-for-service from direct users of any utility services provided by the regional district. In the case of CCRD, this includes the Bella Coola Townsite Water System.
Utility Billing
Pay your fee for Bella Coola Townsite Water System at the CCRD office. Please bring or mail your payment to:
Central Coast Regional District
626 Cliff Street or PO Box 186
Bella Coola, BC
V0T 1C0
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, debit card, and cheque.
Please contact the CCRD office with questions.
Property Taxes
The amount of tax levied to individual properties within the Central Coast Regional District is calculated by determining the amount of funds required to provide each service. Those costs are then allocated amongst the total of the assessed value of the properties within each service, or electoral area. BC Assessment Authority determines the assessed value of properties. The provincial Surveyor of Taxes collects, levies and distributes the regional district tax requisition (the amount of funds required to provide the service) amongst the individual properties based on the assessed value.
The authority to levy taxes is generally contained within an establishing bylaw. A limit for each $1,000 of assessed value is usually imposed on each service or function.
The annual requisition to the province is submitted in early April in conjunction with the adoption of the Five-Year Financial Plan on or before March 31st. The Regional District receives the levy in one lump sum at the beginning of August.
Name or Address Change
Please contact the CCRD office to make changes to your name or address for billing purposes.