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 watermain replacements, replacement reservoirs, water treatment upgrades, etc.
- Bylaw No. 387 outlines the tax rates for the 2026 tax year.
- Bylaw No. 377 classifies the parcels of land into groups for taxation purposes.
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 - 2026
| Quarterly Base Rate $116.00 plus consumption as per Tiers 1 - 4 Includes the first 49.99 cubic meters |
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| Volume by cubic meter | Cost per cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 50 to 74.99 | $1.10 |
| 75 to 99.99 | $2.40 |
| 100 to 149.99 | $3.65 |
| 150 and over | $4.85 |
