July August 2023 Newsletter

VILLAGE OF MASSET PROPERTY TAX SALE

The Village of Masset tax sale will be held September 25, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Village of Masset Council Chambers.  Property tax accounts that have delinquent amounts owing as of September 4, 2023 will be advertised for tax sale in the Haida Gwaii Observer and if not paid by September 22, 2023 will then be offered at public auction.  For further information contact Jo-Ann Brown at: (250) 626-3995.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Please Note: In order to change your address on your property tax notices you must contact BC Assessment

https://www.bcassessment.ca/

or call 1-800-990-1116.

NOTE FOR SENIORS

If you are 65 years or older please let us know, the Village of Masset offers a seniors rate for utilities.  Proof of age is required for us to apply this lower rate.

BUILDING BYLAW No. 630

Before you start a new project please note that the Village of Masset has bylaws in place to ensure that zoning and land use regulations are being adhered to by way of a Siting and Use Permit.  Please call or email the village office for a Siting and Use Application and review the Zoning Bylaw before you start construction.  There is no cost for the application and permit.

SCOTCH BROOM

If you have Scotch broom on your property and would like it removed, the Village of Masset will be happy to assist. Please call 250-626-3995 weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

GARBAGE PICKUP

A reminder to all residents, in order to avoid messes and encounters with wildlife, please ensure your garbage is secured in an appropriate receptacle and left at the curb on pickup days. Two bags per household are allowed in regulation garbage cans. Extra garbage will be collected only if a garbage tag is affixed to the contents (normally a bag) of additional regulation receptacles. Garbage tags can be purchased at the Village of Masset office for $2.00 per tag.

DOG TAGS ARE AVALABLE AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE

When licensing your dog we require their name, colour, breed and your contact information in case he or she is picked up.

(No GST charged on tags)

VILLAGE BYLAWS

The Village has adopted several new Bylaws. The first is the Enforcement Bylaw No. 660 which empowers Village Staff and the RCMP to achieve compliance. The mandate is to increase public safety within the municipal scope, uphold minimum community standards, reduce social nuisances and liability risk for taxpayers, and ensure Village agreements, permits, and process requirements are fulfilled.

Typical Bylaw Enforcement Process

Violation of Bylaw

Verbal and/or Written Warning--- (Goal of compliance)

Non-Compliance

Village Bylaw Enforcement Ticket--- (Goal of compliance)

Non-Compliance

Second and Subsequent Village Bylaw Enforcement Ticket

Compliance

The second and third bylaws are the Parking Bylaw No. 661 and Ticketing Bylaw No. 662, which will address derelict vehicles in the Village and other bylaw-related offences.

All these bylaws can be viewed at the Village office during our regular hours.

If you have any questions the Village of Masset will be happy to assist. Please call 250-626-3995 weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

CATEGORY 2 AND 3 FIRE BAN

For current information on fire bans: 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

NORTHERN HAIDA GWAII VISITOR CENTRE

Located at Mile 0 of the Yellowhead Highway at the entrance to town the Visitor Information Centre is now open 7 days a week.

Please call 250-626-3982 if you have questions. Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch.

VILLAGE OF MASSET

The Village of Masset office is open to walk in traffic.  Please help us by using the drop box located to the left of the door for payments if possible. 

If you have any questions or concerns please call 250-626-3995 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or the following is a list of email addresses:

Chief Administrative Officer

cao@masset.ca

Chief Financial Officer/Tax Inquiries

cfo@masset.ca

Utilities

finance@masset.ca

General Inquiries

admin@masset.ca