Finance

HOME OWNER GRANTS

B.C.’s Homeowner Grant Centralization

All property owners can now claim their current year home owner grant by submitting their application to the Province.

There are no changes to program eligibility requirements.

How to apply?

Eligible B.C. homeowners can apply for the 2021 homeowner grant now:

  • Apply 24/7 online: gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant
  • Apply with an agent: Toll-free at 1 888 355-2700, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm.
  • Apply 24/7 using a *voice recognition application:  Toll-free at 1 888 355-2700

Homeowners can use the voice recognition application if:

  1. Their eligible home is a principal residence, and 
  2. They are applying for a basic or additional grant

Note: if a property owner uses the self serve voice recognition option, please note, they can connect with a live agent if they wish at any time.

*IVR active May 17/201 

Municipalities must not accept applications

Where should I send homeowners who have questions?

Homeowners can find information about this change at:

 HOURS OF OPERATION

Public drop-in hours are 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday 

The Finance department is available by phone: 250-837-2161
or email: finance@revelstoke.ca
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 

(Finance is closed on Statutory Holidays)

Please respect all markers and signage at City facilities regarding physical distancing and best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

2021 BUSINESS LICENSES

Pay for your business license via online banking through:

TD, Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC, BMO and Revelstoke Credit Union. 

Add ”Revelstoke, City of” as a payee on online banking.  Use your business license number and add a leading zero to make it an eight digit account number eg: 0004521 is now 00004521

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Pay for business licenses, property taxes, utilities and accounts receivable online.   Accepted payments can be made through:

TD, Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC, BMO and Revelstoke Credit Union.

 Add ”Revelstoke, City of” as a payee on online banking.  Use your account number listed on the invoice as the account number when making payments.

PAPERLESS NOTIFICATIONS

Sign up for paperless notification of property taxes, utilities, business license renewals, accounts receivable, and cash receipts.
Fill in the Consent Form and return via:
email: finance@revelstoke.ca
by mail: City of Revelstoke, PO Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0
Or in person to the Finance Department


Financial Responsibilities


The Finance and Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for the financial management of the municipality and ensures that statutory requirements relating to finance are carried out.

The department's functions include:

The department strives to provide timely and accurate financial information to facilitate the decision-making needs of the City Council, senior management, and external stakeholders.

IT Responsibilities


The department also provides IT services such as:
  • A wide-area network that links municipal facilities
  • Managing computer systems, equipment, and software applications
  • Support services for users