Langford property tax

Rates per $1,000 of taxable assessed value, residential (Class 1), from Province of BC Local Government Statistics Schedule 702 (Langford, type C). Matches the City's 2026 Tax Rates summary exactly: total municipal 2.96074 = General Municipal 1.46208 + Library 0.13806 + Police Services 0.82596 + E-Comm 911 0.08304 + WSPR 0.15292 + General Debt 0.29868; CRD 0.56992; CRHD 0.12278; School 1.28430; 'Other' = B.C. Transit 0.35940 + BCAA 0.03810 + MFA 0.00020; total all tax rates 5.33544. Not included: the Spencer and Bear Mountain local area service (LAS) parcel taxes listed on the City's rate summary, which apply only to properties in those areas; the provincial additional school tax on residential properties assessed over $3 million.

Rates as published for the residential class. Bills can also include fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees that are not based on assessed value.

Langford's total residential rate of 0.5335% is above the 0.4794% average of the 28 British Columbia municipalities we cover. A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill: tax = assessed value × rate, so cities with high home values often have lower rates.

Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All British Columbia municipalities · National rankings

From Langford's official property tax pages (sources 11, 17). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.

These programs are run by the city or the province. Eligibility is decided by the organization that runs each one; follow the links for the official rules.

• Home Owner Grant

  Provincial grant that reduces property tax on a principal residence; must be claimed each year before July 2, 2026 to avoid penalty on that portion (online or 1-888-355-2700), using the jurisdiction and roll number on the tax notice and a Social Insurance Number. The 2026 grant threshold is $2,075,000, reduced by $5 for each $1,000 of assessed value above it; a higher additional grant exists for seniors 65+, persons with disabilities and certain veterans' surviving spouses. The Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration is not a grant claim. Run by Province of British Columbia (applications through eTaxBC; not accepted at Langford City Hall).

• Property Tax Deferment Program

  Provincial loan program that lets eligible B.C. homeowners defer annual property taxes on their principal residence. For taxes deferred for 2026 and later years compound interest is charged (simple interest for 2025 and earlier). Run by Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Finance; applications through eTaxBC, not at City Hall).

• Home owner grant

  The B.C. home owner grant reduces the property taxes owners pay on their principal residence. For 2026 the full grant is available on properties assessed at $2,075,000 or less, with a higher additional grant for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.

• Low income grant supplement for seniors

  A B.C. supplement for low-income seniors whose home owner grant is reduced or eliminated because their home is assessed above the $2,075,000 grant threshold. Most recipients get a cheque for $845 ($1,045 in a northern or rural area) for 2026.

• Property tax deferment program

  B.C.'s property tax deferment program is a provincial loan that pays an eligible owner's current-year property taxes, secured by a lien on the home. Taxes deferred for 2026 and later carry compound interest at prime plus 2%, 6.45% throughout 2026.

• Speculation and vacancy tax (provincial) in force 2026

  The City of Langford (Capital Regional District) is listed by the Province as a taxable area. 2026 rates: 1% of assessed value for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are not untaxed worldwide earners; 3% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners (4% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners from January 1, 2027). Provincial tax; the City does not administer it.

• B.C. speculation and vacancy tax

  The speculation and vacancy tax is an annual provincial tax on residential property in designated areas of B.C., based on how each owner used the property during the year and on the owner's residency and income. Every owner on title in a taxable area must declare by March 31, even when an exemption applies.