Village of Masset

May June 2023 Newsletter

PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

Property Tax Notices will be mailed mid-May 2023.

The property tax deadline is Tuesday, July 04, 2023.  A penalty of 10% for any current year taxes owing after the deadline will be applied.  Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment.

Payment options include:

1)  At the Village of Masset Office, cash or cheque only or use the drop box.

2)  Mailed to P.O. Box 68 Masset B.C.   VOT 1M0

3)  Couriered to 1686 Main Street Masset   B.C. V0T 1M0

4)  Online Payments can be made if you have an account with Northern Savings Credit Union.

5)  Electronic funds transfers can be made from your financial institution to the Northern Savings Credit Union.             

The Village of Masset account information is:

- Transit Number   13960

- Financial Institution   809

- Account Number   30002777-1 (Chequing)  

If you do use this process, please either
fax (250) 626-3968,
email cfo@masset.ca or
call (250) 626-3995

with information  regarding the amount of your payment, date of your transfer, your roll number and the institution the transfer was sent from to ensure that we can properly identify your payment and apply it correctly to your account.

6)  e-Transfer payments are acceptable.  Contact the office to get the information needed.

Please note that we accept only cash or cheque for property tax payments.  Postdated cheques are acceptable.  We do not accept debit or credit card payments.       

 

HOME OWNER GRANT 2023

Effective May 2021 all Home Owner Grant applications must be submitted directly to the Province (for both current and retroactive grants).

Municipalities are NO LONGER accepting applications.  Program eligibility is unchanged.
In order to avoid penalties and/or interest, apply before the tax deadline of July 04, 2023.

For further information or to apply for the grant please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/home-owner-grant
or phone 1-888-355-2700 to speak with a live agent.

 

MASSET SPRING CLEANUP

Monday May 15 to Thursday May 18

Please come into the Village Office 1686 Main Street to schedule a time and pay for items to be picked up.

Cost:  $12.00 per regular pick-up load

Note: All items must be sorted (burnable, metals, lawn debris, no kitchen refuse please) and placed at the curb or property line. Lumber and brush must be separated.

There will be additional costs for:

Appliances                              $  0.00

Tires – standard                      $  0.00

Tires – oversize                       $  0.00

Tires with rims add                 $  6.00

Tires – oversize with rims       $15.00

Tires – Skidder/Loader           $25.00

Batteries                                  $  0.00

Oil Tanks                                 $10.00

Empty Drums 45 Gal.             $  5.00

Empty Drums over 45 Gal.     $10.00

Propane Tanks                         $  2.50

Mattresses                               $10.00

Book Early

Limited Spaces Available

 

HARBOUR DAY

Harbour Day is Saturday May 20th and as always, we need your creativity to make this fun filled day a huge success.  Businesses and groups are encouraged to sponsor and organize events, run games, enter a float in the parade or set up a concession.  Please feel free to become a committee member or volunteer. Call if you have any questions, or to volunteer.

Myrna Bell-Wilson 250-626-7735

 

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL

Business Licenses are now due for 2023.  If you are paying online or at the Credit Union, please notify the office to ensure that your payment is applied to the correct account. 
If you no longer require a business license, please call the office at 250-626-3995.

 

NORTHERN HAIDA GWAII VISITOR CENTRE

The visitor centre will open soon.

Please call the Village of Masset Office at 250-626-3995 if you have questions.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

 

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

 

NOTE FOR SENIORS

If you are 65 yrs. 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.

 

VICTORIA DAY

The Village of Masset office will be closed on Monday May 22nd for Victoria Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.

 

Harbour Day Schedule of Events