Abbotsford Property Tax 2026 — Mill Rate 0.4500%

What is Abbotsford's 2026 property tax rate?

Abbotsford's 2026 residential mill rate is 0.4500% (0.00450000 as a decimal). On a $1,000,000 home this works out to $4,500 per year, or roughly $375 per month if your lender holds the tax in escrow. Source: https://www.abbotsford.ca/city-services/property-taxes, last verified 2026-04-29.

When are Abbotsford property taxes due?

Abbotsford's 2026 property tax notice is due July 2, 2026. Covers the January-December 2026 billing period; notices had an estimated delivery date of May 22, 2026. First 5% penalty applies July 3, 2026 (including an unclaimed Home Owner Grant); a second 5% penalty applies September 16, 2026. Source: https://www.abbotsford.ca/city-services/property-taxes/your-current-tax-notice, last verified 2026-08-27. Most lenders collect property tax monthly through PITI escrow rather than waiting for the city's due date.

How is my Abbotsford home assessed?

Your tax is calculated as assessed value × mill rate, not market value × mill rate. British Columbia uses a public assessment authority (BC Assessment, MPAC in Ontario, etc.) to set assessed values, usually updated every 1-4 years. Assessed value typically lags market value, so the same mill rate produces different effective burdens depending on assessment cycle timing.

Are Abbotsford property taxes deductible on my income tax return?

Property tax on your principal residence is NOT deductible federally or provincially. It only becomes deductible when the property generates rental income (line 9180 on T776) or self-employed business income (CCA / business-use-of-home on T2125). For a principal residence, the tax is a non-deductible cost of ownership.

Why does Abbotsford's mill rate differ from neighbouring cities?

Each Canadian municipality sets its own residential mill rate to fund local services — police, fire, transit, parks, road maintenance — plus a provincially-set education portion. Cities with higher assessed values can raise the same revenue at a lower mill rate (Vancouver, Toronto), while cities with lower assessed values often need higher rates to fund equivalent services. Compare Abbotsford with other British Columbia cities in the table above.