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Publication Date: January 2, 2026 - 16:46
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B.C. home grant threshold falls for first time in six years, as Vancouver values drop
January 2, 2026
The British Columbia government has dropped its threshold for its homeowner grant program for the first time in six years as assessed values for homes fall in the province’s Lower Mainland.
BC Assessment says homeowners in B.C.’s most concentrated population centre in and around Metro Vancouver can expect a decrease of up to 10 per cent for their home’s assessed value, reflecting valuation as of July 1 last year.
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January 2, 2026 - 20:28 | Matthew Scace | The Globe and Mail
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January 2, 2026 - 18:54 | Temur Durrani | The Globe and Mail
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