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.
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.
- Property Transfer Tax Rates - 1% on first $200K, 2% on remainder, 3% foreign buyer tax
- First-Time Home Buyer Exemption - Up to $8,000 reduction
- Newly Built Home Exemption - Partial exemptions for qualifying new homes
- Additional Property Transfer Tax - 20% tax for foreign entities
BC Housing & Residential Tenancy
Provincial housing authority and residential tenancy regulations affecting landlords and tenants.
Official Community Plan Guidelines
Provincial framework requiring municipalities to adopt official community plans for land use planning.
Environmental Protection & Development
Provincial environmental regulations affecting real estate development and property use.
- Environmental Assessment Office
- Contaminated Sites Regulation
- Riparian Areas Protection
- Fish Protection Act
- Species at Risk Act Compliance
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.