Attention ! Cut BC Property Tax 注意 ! 減免BC地稅
Skyrocketing Property Taxes Due to Rezoning? Long-Term Homeowners May Qualify for "Property Tax Relief (Section 19(8))"
When a property gains redevelopment potential due to urban planning or rezoning changes (such as high-density residential or commercial zoning), property assessments and taxes often surge dramatically.
Section 19(8) of the BC Assessment Act allows eligible homeowners to restrict their property assessment to its "actual residential use," protecting them from paying heavy property taxes driven by land development potential.
💡 (A) Three Core Eligibility Criteria
10 Consecutive Years of Occupancy
Must have continuously owned and occupied the property as your principal residence for at least 10 consecutive years prior to October 31 of the application year. (Note: Title transfers are only permitted between spouses; transferring title to children will reset the 10-year period.)
Property & Land Restrictions
The land area must not exceed 2.03 hectares (approx. 5 acres), and the existing residential building can accommodate a maximum of 3 family units (e.g., single-family home, duplex, or triplex).
Redevelopment Potential
The property's market value under potential redevelopment (e.g., high-rise or commercial use) must be significantly higher than its current actual residential use value.
📅 (B) Important Application Details
Filing Deadline: This relief is not automatic. Eligible homeowners must re-apply every year by November 30 (to qualify for tax relief in the following tax year).
📩 (C) Professional Assistance
If you require our firm's assistance with the application process,
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社區改劃導致地稅暴漲？長期業主可申請「地稅減免（Section 19(8)）」
當房屋因都市規劃變更而具備開發潛力（如改建高樓或商業用地）時，地稅常會大幅飆升。
BC Assessment Section 19(8) 條款允許符合資格的業主，將房屋估值鎖定在「現有住宅用途」，避免負擔巨額開發地稅。
💡 (A) 三大申請資格
連續 10 年自住
截止申請當年的10 月 31 日之前，需連續擁有並作為主要居所滿 10 年。（註：產權僅限轉讓給配偶，轉讓給子女將重新計算）
土地與房屋限制
土地面積 不超過 2.03 公頃（約 5 英畝），且現有住宅最多僅供 3 戶居住（如單戶、雙拼或三拼屋）。
具備開發潛力
土地的再開發價值（如改建高樓/商業）顯著高於目前住宅價值。
📅 申請須知
申請截止日：符合條件者每年在 11 月 30 日 前皆須重新遞交申請。
📩 (C) 專業協助
若需要我們事務所協助申請，請聯繫：NEWS@BCCPA.NET
或 Line/Wechat/What's APP (236-412-4236)