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 and a new well.
- See the Action Plan for the priorities.
- 2024 Parcel Taxes were due August 15, 2024
- The 2025 Tax Bylaw has received second reading and has been sent to the Ministry for approval.
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 - 2025
| Quarterly Base Rate $90.00 plus consumption as per Tiers 1 - 5 Includes the first 15 cubic meters |
|
| Volume by cubic meter | Cost per cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 15-50 | $0.75 |
| 50-75 | $1.00 |
| 75-100 | $2.00 |
| 100-150 | $3.00 |
| Over 150 | $4.00 |
