Fraser Valley Real Estate Authority

What Information Does BC Assessment Have About My House?

What Information Does BC Assessment Have About My House? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 Many homeowners are surprised by how much information BC Assessment already has about their property, and how much of it directly affects the assessed value. This question comes up often across Vancouver, Surrey, […]

What Not To Do When Trying To Appeal A BC Assessment Value

What Not To Do When Trying To Appeal A BC Assessment Value Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-10 Most BC Assessment appeals fail for predictable reasons. Not because the homeowner was wrong, but because the argument didn’t match how the assessment system actually works. Understanding what not to […]

What Are the 5 Most Successful Ways to Appeal A BC Assessment Value?

What Are the 5 Most Successful Ways to Appeal A BC Assessment Value? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 Appealing a BC Assessment value isn’t about convincing someone your taxes are too high. It’s about proving, with evidence, that the assessed value is not accurate as of the […]

If I Appeal My BC Assessment, Can My Assessment Go Higher?

If I Appeal My BC Assessment, Can My Assessment Go Higher? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 This is one of the most common and reasonable questions homeowners ask before filing an assessment appeal. The short answer is yes, it is possible for an assessment to increase after […]

Can I Appeal My Property Taxes Instead of My BC Assessment?

Can I Appeal My Property Taxes Instead of My BC Assessment? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 When homeowners receive a higher-than-expected tax bill, the instinctive reaction is often to ask whether the taxes themselves can be appealed. This question comes up every year across Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, […]

How Does BC Assessment Determine the Value of My Home?

How Does BC Assessment Determine the Value of My Home? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 Many homeowners assume their BC Assessment value represents what their home is currently worth. This is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings in BC real estate, especially in fast-moving markets […]

How Do I Appeal My BC Assessment If I Disagree With It?

How Do I Appeal My BC Assessment If I Disagree With It? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2025-12-28 Every year, some BC homeowners receive their assessment notice and feel the value doesn’t reflect their property as of the valuation date. This is common in fast-moving markets like Vancouver, […]

Will My Property Taxes Go Up If My Assessment Goes Up?

Will My Property Taxes Go Up If My Assessment Goes Up? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2025-12-28 Every January in BC, people see their new assessment and assume a bigger tax bill is coming. It’s a normal reaction, especially in places like Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Delta, White Rock, […]

What Are the Deadlines to Appeal My BC Assessment Value?

What Are the Deadlines to Appeal My BC Assessment Value? Applies to British Columbia, including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Last updated: 2026-01-02 In British Columbia, the property assessment challenge process runs on strict, date-based deadlines. If you miss the key date, you can lose the ability to challenge the assessment for that year, even […]