Home Owner Grant

The Home Owner Grant is a provincial program that helps reduce the amount of residential property tax you pay. You must apply every year before paying your annual property taxes.

Claiming your home owner grant

Residents in all BC municipalities who are eligible for the Home Owner Grant applies directly to the province using a new online system that’s easy to use and will process applications faster. All the information is at www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant

The province will also accept telephone applications at 1-888-355-2700 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday. (they are closed on stat holidays). When entering your roll number on the province’s site or automated phone line, do not include the first “0”

When to Apply for the Home Owner Grant

Applications for the Home Owner Grant will be processed when property tax notices are issued from the City of Trail, in May of every year. Learn more about Property Tax payments here.
If you apply for your Home Owner Grant early, your application will be held until then. A 10% penalty will be applied on any unpaid taxes and unclaimed Home Owner Grant amounts after the tax due date.

Retroactive Home Owner Grant Applications

The Home Owner Grant may be available retroactively if you qualified last year and didn’t apply.
All retroactive applications must be made through the province's website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/home-owner-grant/retroactive.

Home Owner Grant Assistance and Questions

Home Owner Grant information is available at www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant; or,
Phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak with an agent.