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April 22, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Tax revenue from new construction in West Kelowna came in higher than forecast so the 2021 tax increase will be lower than expected.
Earlier this week, city council approved a 4.05 per cent tax increase, down from the 4.75 per cent that council approved in its provisional budget.
That means the owner of an average West Kelowna home, valued at $665,000, will pay an extra $84 in taxes this year, according to a news release from the city.
The tax increase includes a one per cent levy to help pay for infrastructure.
Tax notices will be sent out in the last week of May and taxes are due July 7.
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