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Property taxes are due Thursday, July 2, 2026

Outstanding current tax balances after the due date are subject to a 5% penalty on July 3rd and a further 5% on September 3rd. Penalty applies on any unpaid balance, including unclaimed Home Owner Grants. 

 

If you are mailing your property tax payment through Canada Post, it may not arrive prior to the deadline. Please review the payment options below also noted on the back of your property tax notice for alternative payment methods.   

 

Payments received by the City after the July 2nd due date will incur a penalty. 

 

How to pay your property taxes: 

 Online Banking: 

  • Search for New Westminster and select payee with “taxes”. Use the 8-digits folio number on the front on the tax notice as the account number. Please retain your payment confirmation for documentation purposes. 

In Person: 

  • At New Westminster City Hall, Community Centers and Financial Institutions. Please check websites for hours of operation and retain your payment confirmation for documentation purposes. 

Mail: 

  • Please make all cheques payable to City of New Westminster 
  • DO NOT send cash in the mail 
  • For return and non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques, a handling fee will be charged. 

24-hour Drop Box: 

  • Located in the rear parking lot at New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave 

Credit Card: 

  • Credit card payments are only accepted online via the City website as newwestcity.ca/egov. A convenience fee will apply. 

Financial Institution/Mortgage: 

  • Please contact your financial institution to confirm your property taxes have been paid. Remember to apply for Home Owner Grant, if eligible, even if your property taxes are paid through your financial institution.

 

Date posted:January 12, 2026