Toll and Tax Rates

  • Tax Notices are sent out annually and are based on the categories in the Cowichan Bay Waterworks District Assessment Bylaw.

    • Taxes are used to fund capital improvements, such as waterline replacements, a new treatment system, a new well. 

    • See the Action Plan for the priorities.

    • 2024 taxes were due August 15, 2024

    • 2023 taxes were due December 12, 2023.

    • The 2024 Tax bylaw has received first reading and the Court of Revision was held on April 18, 2024.

  • Water Toll Invoices are sent out quarterly (in January, April, July, and October) based upon the Base Rate plus consumption (charged by cubic metre].

    • Tolls are used to fund the cost of operating the system [water production and distribution]. 

       

Standard Service Rates - 2024

Quarterly Base Rate
$80.00 plus consumption as per Tiers 1 - 5
Includes the first 15 cubic meters
Volume by cubic meter Cost per cubic meter
15-50 $0.50
50-75 $0.75
75-100 $1
100-150 $3
Over 150 $4

Standard Service Rates - 2023

Quarterly Base Rate
$85.00 plus consumption as per Tiers 1-5
Includes the first 25 cubic meters
Volume by cubic meter cost/cubic meter
25-50 $0.50
50-70 $0.75
75-100 $1
100-125 $3
Over 125 $5

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