Whereas it has been identified that there are inaccuracies in the assessed values of properties which may have a negative effect on the tax revenue generated on the property values, and staff of municipalities and regional districts are potentially in the best position to assist BC Assessment with identifying the need for a review and revision of assessed property values; And whereas BC Assessment is responsible for assessing over 2 million properties in British Columbia as of July 1 each year, with only three offices in Northern BC, which may limit the capacity for thorough and timely assessments in this region: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to support the development of a coordinated effort between BC Assessment and local municipalities and regional districts to improve the accuracy of assessed property values, particularly in areas of BC with few to no BC Assessment offices, to ensure fair and equitable property taxation throughout BC.
