About the Ministry – Property Assessment Services

Property Assessment Services provides advice on property assessment policy, participates in inter-ministry and inter-agency processes related to property assessment and taxation, and reviews and develops legislative and regulatory changes and amendments related to property assessment.

This business area also

• administers the annual Property Assessment Review Panel program (opens a new window)
• supports the management of the Property Assessment Appeal Board (opens a new window)

These review bodies ensure property assessments are accurate, reflect actual value, and criteria are applied consistently within a municipality or rural area. They work with BC Assessment (opens a new window), local taxation authorities and property owners to resolve disputes.