Public Notice - 2025 Tax Sale

TAKE NOTICE that under Section 645 of the Local Government Act, the City of Dawson Creek will hold a public tax sale on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10105 12A Street, Dawson Creek, BC.

The Collector will offer for sale by public auction each eligible parcel of real property on which taxes are delinquent. The following real property shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of the delinquent taxes and interest.

The lowest amount that the property may be sold for is the upset price, equal to the total of delinquent taxes, arrears taxes, current taxes, penalties and interest, and an additional 5%, plus applicable fees under the Land Title Act.  The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

All bidders must provide payment via cash (if under $10,000), a certified cheque, or bank draft payable to the City of Dawson Creek by 12:00 PM of the same day.  Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 1:00 PM of the same day.  Successful bidders will need to provide photo identification, occupation, current contact information, social insurance number (individuals) or business numbers (corporations).

The City of Dawson Creek makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale.  Prospective purchasers are urged to make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

For additional information on the tax sale, please visit the City of Dawson Creek website. If you have any questions, contact the Tax Clerk by email or call 250-784-3608.

Tab Young

Corporate Officer