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Lawyers, notaries, and lenders order these to confirm a property’s tax status, plus any outstanding City charges that could delay closing, before a sale or refinance goes through.
A tax certificate is an official statement from the City showing the current property tax status of a specific parcel: how much (if anything) is owing, whether penalties have been applied, and whether any other municipal charges (utility arrears, local improvement charges) are registered against the property.
Most tax certificates are ordered by:
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Homeowner just checking your account?
Submit your request to the Finance Department. The City accepts requests by email, phone, mail, or in person at City Hall. Provide:
Finance will confirm the current fee and provide payment instructions when you contact them. Allow a few business days for processing depending on workload.
Still need help?
Faster than calling for non-urgent issues. We respond within one business day.
Tax certificate requests are processed by the City of Castlegar Finance Department.