How do tax sales work in British Columbia?

In British Columbia, municipal tax sales occur when property owners fail to pay property taxes for 2-3 years. The municipality registers a tax arrears certificate, offers a redemption period, then sells the property via public auction (live competitive bidding). The winning bid must meet the cancellation price — the total of all unpaid taxes, interest, and costs.

Are there tax sale properties for sale in British Columbia right now?

There are currently no active tax sale listings in British Columbia. Tax sales are listed when they become available from municipal governments. Sign up for free alerts to be notified when new British Columbia listings are posted.

Where can I find past tax sale results for British Columbia?

Historical British Columbia tax sale records are publicly available at https://taxsalesproperty.ca/tax-sale-results/?province=BC. This includes past sold, cancelled, and postponed sales with minimum bid data.

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calendar_today Published: Sept. 15, 2021 · update Updated: Jan. 26, 2026

Quick Answer: British Columbia tax sale properties are sold by municipalities through public auction (live bidding) when property taxes go unpaid for 2–3 years. There are currently active tax sale listings in British Columbia. The minimum bid starts at the cancellation price — total back taxes, interest, and costs owed — which can be significantly below assessed market value. Buyers receive a tax deed that clears most private liens. Always search for Crown interests (CRA tax liens) before bidding. Browse all British Columbia tax sale listings and sign up for free alerts at taxsalesproperty.ca.

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