Province of British Columbia Real Estate Authority

"Beautiful British Columbia" - Real Estate Regulation & Policy

BC Assessment Authority

BC Assessment is the independent, statutory corporation that conducts annual assessments of all properties in British Columbia for property taxation purposes.

2024 Property Assessments

Current assessed values for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Greater Victoria.

Assessment Appeal Process

How to appeal your property assessment if you believe it's incorrect or unfair.

Property Tax Exemptions

Exemptions available for seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and charitable organizations.

Download Assessment Report 2023 (PDF) Victoria Tax Guide (PDF)

Property Transfer Tax & Regulations

Provincial tax payable when property is transferred or when a beneficial interest in property is transferred.

Download PTT Guide 2024 (PDF)

BC Housing & Residential Tenancy

Provincial housing authority and residential tenancy regulations affecting landlords and tenants.

BC Housing Programs

Affordable housing initiatives, rent supplements, and supportive housing in Greater Victoria.

Residential Tenancy Act

Provincial laws governing landlord-tenant relationships, rent increases, and dispute resolution.

Rent Control Measures

Annual allowable rent increase guidelines and rent control exemptions.

Download RTA Guide (PDF) BC Housing Inventory (TXT)

Official Community Plan Guidelines

Provincial framework requiring municipalities to adopt official community plans for land use planning.

Download OCP Best Practices (PDF)

Environmental Protection & Development

Provincial environmental regulations affecting real estate development and property use.

Download Environmental Guidelines (PDF) Victoria Contaminated Sites (TXT)

BC Land Title & Survey Authority

Crown corporation responsible for operating BC's land title and survey systems under the Land Title Act.

Land Title Registration

Process for registering property ownership transfers and interests in BC.

Survey Requirements

Legal survey requirements for subdivision and property development.

Strata Corporation Registration

Registration of strata plans and strata corporation governance.

Download Land Title Guide (PDF)