Victoria Property Tax 2026 — Mill Rate 0.4600%
British Columbia · annual residential property tax · municipal levy (separate from CRA income tax)
Quick answer — annual property tax on a $1,080,000 home
$4,968 /year
≈ $414/month escrow · mill rate 0.4600%
British Columbia's capital on Vancouver Island. Victoria residents pay BC and federal income tax under the same rules as Vancouver.
Annual property tax by home value in Victoria
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $2,300 | $192 |
| $750,000 | $3,450 | $288 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,600 | $383 |
| $1,500,000 | $6,900 | $575 |
| $2,000,000 | $9,200 | $767 |
| $3,000,000 | $13,800 | $1,150 |
Compare with other British Columbia cities
Annual tax shown for a $1,000,000 home, sorted lowest to highest mill rate.
| City | Mill rate | Tax on $1M home |
|---|---|---|
| Burnaby | 0.2978% | $2,978 |
| Surrey | 0.3108% | $3,108 |
| Vancouver | 0.3115% | $3,115 |
| Richmond | 0.3194% | $3,194 |
| Coquitlam | 0.3450% | $3,450 |
| Abbotsford | 0.4500% | $4,500 |
| Kelowna | 0.5150% | $5,150 |
| Nanaimo | 0.5550% | $5,550 |
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Note: Estimate; Capital Regional District plus municipal portions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Victoria's 2026 property tax rate?
Victoria's 2026 residential mill rate is 0.4600% (0.00460000 as a decimal). On a $1,080,000 home this works out to $4,968 per year, or roughly $414 per month if your lender holds the tax in escrow. Source: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/property-taxes/tax-rates.html, last verified 2026-04-29.
When are Victoria property taxes due?
Victoria bills property taxes annually, typically with two or four installments through the year. Exact due dates vary by city — check https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/property-taxes/tax-rates.html for the current schedule. Most lenders collect property tax monthly through PITI escrow rather than waiting for the city's lump-sum due date.
How is my Victoria home assessed?
Your tax is calculated as assessed value × mill rate, not market value × mill rate. British Columbia uses a public assessment authority (BC Assessment, MPAC in Ontario, etc.) to set assessed values, usually updated every 1-4 years. Assessed value typically lags market value, so the same mill rate produces different effective burdens depending on assessment cycle timing.
Are Victoria property taxes deductible on my income tax return?
Property tax on your principal residence is NOT deductible federally or provincially. It only becomes deductible when the property generates rental income (line 9180 on T776) or self-employed business income (CCA / business-use-of-home on T2125). For a principal residence, the tax is a non-deductible cost of ownership.
Why does Victoria's mill rate differ from neighbouring cities?
Each Canadian municipality sets its own residential mill rate to fund local services — police, fire, transit, parks, road maintenance — plus a provincially-set education portion. Cities with higher assessed values can raise the same revenue at a lower mill rate (Vancouver, Toronto), while cities with lower assessed values often need higher rates to fund equivalent services. Compare Victoria with other British Columbia cities in the table above.
Source: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/property-taxes/tax-rates.html · Last verified 2026-04-29