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
    • The 2025 Tax bylaw has received first reading and the Court of Revision will be held in April (Date to be determined).
  • 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

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