Notice of Tax Sale

Take notice that in accordance with the Local Government Act properties with delinquent taxes, together with improvements situated thereon, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Annual Tax Sale on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:00am in the Council Chambers of Fernie City Hall, 501 – 3^rd Avenue, Fernie, BC unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid prior to the start of the Tax Sale.

In addition, judgements will be obtained on manufactured homes unless delinquent taxes with accrued interest are paid prior to 10:00am, September 26, 2016.  A judgement entitles the City to seize the manufactured home or any other personal property of the owner.

How to avoid Tax Sale

• Pay your delinquent taxes, including interest, before the Tax Sale on September 26, 2016 (10:00am local time) to stop your property from going to tax sale.
• Call City Hall at 250.423.6817 to find out if you have a property on the Tax Sale List and the amount of delinquent taxes on your property.

Payment will be accepted in the following forms:

• Cash
• Certified cheque or money order
• Bank draft
• Direct Deposit (allow 3 to 4 business days to process and ensure funds are received)

Carla Fox
Director of Financial and Computer Services