Finance Documents

A folder with documents prepared by the Finance Department or about the Town's finances.

2005 Property Tax Rates

A one page schedule showing 2005 Property Tax Rates and residential utility fees for the Town of Comox.

2004 Annual Report

Includes Mayor's report, the audited financial statements, Auditor's analysis of operations, statement of financial information, photo album, and goals and objectives for 2005 and 2006. Please note file size (approx 7 Megabytes) before you begin your download.

2006 Property Tax Rates

Property tax rates for all classes of property proposed by the Town of Comox, including Town General, Provincial School, Regional District, Hospital District, Regional Library, BC Assessment, and MFA rates.

2006 Property Taxes on Median Folio

A schedule comparing 2006 with 2005 property taxes and user fees on the Median Residential Folio from the 2006 Tax Roll (half way down the list of all Comox residential properties, sorted by assessed value).

Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program Brochure

For most homeowners, property taxes represent a significant household expense - and for seniors on limited or fixed incomes, property taxes can strain their budgets. The Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program provides a way for qualifying seniors to manage their housing costs. Starting 2007, owners can qualify even if they are only age 55.

2005 Annual Report

Includes 2005 Financial Statements, Statement of Financial Information for 2005, Tax Exemption Report, and Progress Measures

Delinquent Tax Sales under Local Government Act

Sections 403 to 428 of the Local Government Act. This portion of the Act sets the rules for tax sales and the subsequent redemption or title registration.

2006 Consolidated Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31, 2006

2007-2011 Financial Plan

2007-2011 Financial Plan (Schedule "A" of Bylaw 1558) adopted by Council May 2, 2007.

2007-2011 Financial Plan Detail

Detailed budgets for Revenue and Expenses (by Department) plus Capital Expenditure Plan for the years 2007 - 2011.

2007-2011 Financial Plan Highlights

Key items to note in the 2007 Financial Plan, adopted May 2, 2007.

2007 Property Tax Rates

Schedule of Tax Rates & User Fees for 2007.

How to Claim your Provincial Home Owner Grant

Shows what most people have to do to claim their Home Owner Grant (form is on the back of your Comox Property Tax Notice)

Provincial Home Owner Grant Program Brochure

The Province's Home Owner Grant Program offsets a portion of property taxes for most owners. This brochure (downloadable in pdf format) has the program details. Don't forget to claim your Home Owner Grant by the tax deadline (July 3rd in 2007) to avoid paying a penalty on the amount unclaimed!

2008_2012 Financial Plan Bylaw

The Bylaw amended and given third reading May 7th.

2008_2012 Financial Plan Highlights

A summary of key features of the Financial Plan

2008_2012 Financial Plan Detail

The detailed budgets for each department and for capital expenditures from 2008 - 2012

2006 Statement of Financial Information

Public filing under Financial Information Act for the year ended December 31, 2006. Should be read in conjunction with the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements also available on this website.

Water Rates Amendment Bylaw

Water rates amended May 7th (with adoption of bylaw by Council) to charge all residential customers who consume an average of 52 cubic metres of water (or more) per residential unit per month for their actual metered consumption of water in the period.

2008 Property Tax Rates

Tax Rates & Residential User Fees for 2008

2007 Consolidated Financial Statements

Annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007

2007 Statement of Financial Information

The Town's public filing under the Financial Information Act for the year ended December 31, 2007. It should be read in conjunction with the 2007 Consolidated Financial Statements, also available on this website.

2009 - 2013 Financial Plan Detail

Detailed Revenue & Expenditures (by department) for 2009 - 2013 Comox Financial Plan

2009 Property Tax Rates

2009 Property Tax Rates for all classes, plus parcel taxes and residential user fees.

2009 Taxes on Average Single Family Residence

Worksheet comparing taxes and user fees on an average single family residence in 2009 to 2008.

2009 - 2013 Financial Plan Highlights

Highlights from Financial Plan

2008 Consolidated Financial Statements

The Audited Financial Statements for the Town of Comox and the year ended December 31, 2008

2008 Statement of Financial Information

The Town's public filing under the Financial Information Act for the year ended December 31, 2008. It should be read in conjunction with the 2008 Consolidated Financial Statements, also available on this website.

2009 Permissive Tax Exemption Report

A report on the effect of the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw (# 1602) on Comox General Taxes for 2009.

Request for Proposal - Integrated Financial Software

The Town and the Village of Cumberland and inviting proposals for fully integrated financial software packages that will be used to manage each Municipality's financial applications and related services. The deadline for proposals is 4:00 pm PDT Friday August 14, 2009. Please review the following RFP for details:

2010 Property Tax Rates

Comox Tax Rates by Property Class for 2010

Financial Plan Detail 2010 - 2014

Financial Plan Detail (detailed revenue & expenditures for operating and capital).

Financial Plan Highlights 2010 - 2014

Notable items in the 2010 - 2014 Financial Plan

2010 - 2014 Financial Plan Bylaw #1656

Financial Plan Bylaw adopted May 12, 2010

2009 Consolidated Financial Statements

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

2009 Statement of Financial Information

The Town's public filing under the Financial Information Act for the year ended December 31, 2009. It should be read in conjunction with the 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements, which are already attached to this document.

2010 Taxes & Fees on Average Single Family Residence

A schedule showing 2010 taxes & fees on an average single family residence in 2010 compared to 2009.

Report on 2011 Permissive Tax Exemptions

Staff report to Committee of the Whole (September 8, 2010 meeting) regarding recommended 2011 permissive property tax exemptions.

Draft Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2011 (Bylaw 1671)

A draft of the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw for 2011 (Bylaw 1671) that was recommended (to Committee of the Whole on September 8th) for presentation to Council for 3 readings. The Town's permissive property tax exemption bylaw for 2011 must be adopted by October 31, 2010 in order to take effect in 2011.