The City of Dawson Creek has notified residents that pre-authorized property tax payments were not withdrawn as intended on April 1, 2026. According to the city, the issue was identified by its banking provider, and the automatic payments are now expected to be processed on Monday, April 6, 2026.
This payment delay only affects residents enrolled in the city’s pre-authorized payment plan, which typically sees taxes withdrawn automatically on the first day of the month for ten months of the year. The city is currently working to resolve the situation, but residents attempting to reach the Finance Department regarding this or other matters should be aware of ongoing technical difficulties with municipal phone lines.
These intermittent phone line issues at City Hall have been a recurring challenge since February 2026. Because of the current inability to rely on phone support, the city is advising anyone with questions about their tax account to send an email to [email protected] instead of calling the office at 250-784-3600.
The update on tax payments follows recent municipal budget discussions led by Mayor Darcy Dober and the City Council. The city is currently considering a 6.5 per cent property tax increase for 2026, a move aimed at addressing a $10-million infrastructure deficit. The city projects that total property tax revenue for the year will reach approximately $25 million.
While this month’s automatic payment has been moved to April 6, residents are reminded that annual property tax notices are generally sent out in May, with full payments for the year due on the first business day of July.
