Grants permissive property tax exemptions to qualifying non-profit, charitable and other organizations in Nanaimo for the applicable tax year.
Property tax & assessment — Nanaimo, British Columbia
What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?
In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, property tax & assessment rules are set by Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025 No. 7429 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Tax rate: Rates vary by class (1-9) as shown in Schedule 'A' (e.g. Residential General Municipal 4.07052). Due dates: 15th of each month from July to June. Penalty interest: two (2) percent added July 3; additional eight (8) percent added September 1.
| due dates | 15th of each month from July to June | s. 3.4.2 |
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Establishes the City's pre-authorized monthly property-tax prepayment plan program allowing residents to pay next year's taxes in installments.
| tax rate | Rates vary by class (1-9) as shown in Schedule 'A' (e.g. Residential General Municipal 4.07052) | s. 3, Schedule 'A' |
| due dates | on or before July 2, 2026 | s. 10(1) |
| penalty interest | two (2) percent added July 3; additional eight (8) percent added September 1 | s. 12(1), s. 12(2) |
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Sets the City of Nanaimo's annual property tax rates by property class for the 2026 fiscal year; a new rates bylaw is adopted each year (predecessors 7397, 7360, 7345...).