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 Parcel Taxes were due August 15, 2024
- The 2025 Tax Bylaw has received first reading and the Court of Revision will be held on April 17, 2025.
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 |
