Payment Options

The following methods of payment are accepted by the City of Parksville:

Online and Telephone Banking
Credit Card Payments
OptionPay
By Mail
By Dropbox
In Person at City Hall
Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Service (PAWS)

Online and Telephone Banking
Most financial institutions offer pay-by-phone or online banking services. Your bank account needs to be setup to conduct online transactions. Contact your bank for details. On your bank's website, log into your account and follow these steps:

• Go to Pay Bills
• Select Add Payee
• Search “Parksville”
• Click Search to view the full list of available payees.
• Select the payee name that relates to the City of Parksville property tax or utility notice.
• Enter an account number.

• Go to ONLINE PAYMENTS
• Choose payment type
• Enter your credit card details and account number to proceed with payment

Making Online Payments through OptionPay
A secure way to pay using select credit cards (with applicable third-party fees). Click HERE to be taken to the Option Pay page. You can pay online or at City Hall with OptionPay

By Mail to City of Parksville, PO Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3

Drop Box is located at the front entrance, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East.

In-person at City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East during regular business hours - Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

HOW TO PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAXES

• In-person, online or by telephone through your financial institution. Do not wait until the due date to pay through your financial institution. Payments made through your bank which are received by the City of Parksville after the due date are subject to penalty. Online payments made on the due date may have a transaction date of the following day and will be considered late. The City recommends making online payments a minimum of two days prior to the due date.
• In-person at City of Parksville by debit, cheque or cash.
• Set up payment through your bank or mortgage company to pay on your behalf.
• Through OptionPay system (with applicable third-party fees).

Other online services:

Register for MyCity
MyCity is an all-in-one location for tax, utility, dog, and business licence information and will enable you to keep track of your payment and transaction history.

Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Service (PAWS)
PAWS is a preauthorized withdrawal plan which allows taxpayers to contribute a fixed monthly payment towards their taxes and/or utilities.

Province of BC Homeowner Grant
The homeowner grant reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence. Homeowner grants must be claimed through the Province of BC.

Province of BC Property Tax Deferment Program
The property tax deferment program is a loan program which helps qualified BC homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence.

Have questions? We can help.
Questions about payment options should be directed to the City’s finance department to cashier@parksville.ca or 250 248-6144.