Homeowners in the District of North Vancouver will see a 3.5% rise in property taxes next year, adding about $102 to the average residential bill, according to a press release.
In a press release, the District noted that the increase is divided between a 2% base budget hike and a 1.5% levy aimed at addressing aging infrastructure. The council had originally considered a 7.5% increase, but staff trimmed it down, warning that residents should expect modest service reductions over the next five years.
The rising costs are being driven by market pressures, new provincial legislation, climate change adaptation, and a growing population. Internal budget pressures, including higher spending on protective services, collective agreements, and infrastructure needs, are also contributing to the increase.
“Recent cost pressures and the desire for an affordable tax rate are expected to result in service reductions over the next five years,” District staff said in budget documents.
Homeowners should also expect higher utility bills. According to the press release, single-family homes could face a combined 7.4% increase, adding $178 annually. This includes a 3.5% rise in water rates ($32), an 11.5% jump in sewer and drainage costs ($129), and a 4.6% increase in solid waste fees ($17). Multi-family properties could see an even larger combined increase of 7.8%.
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Much of the sewer cost increase stems from the district’s share of Metro Vancouver’s sewer levy, which is projected at $35.2 million in 2026—a 22% jump from 2025—and could reach $52.8 million by 2030. To help offset costs, the district plans to draw roughly $16.8 million from rate stabilization reserves between 2026 and 2029.
Rising wastewater treatment costs are also a concern. District officials said they are “actively seeking additional information regarding the escalating costs” of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and have committed to keeping the community informed, according to the press release.
