Updates to speculation and vacancy tax

Last updated on February 17, 2026

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Speculation and vacancy tax

February 17, 2026

The provincial government announced its 2026 Budget on February 17, 2026. As a result, amendments to the speculation and vacancy tax were made. Learn more at B.C. Provincial budget tax changes.

January 2, 2026

Information about the speculation and vacancy tax has been updated to include payment due dates for 2026. 

The Taxable areas for the speculation and vacancy tax page and interactive location map have been updated for 2026.

Important dates, including the opening and closing dates for the 2026 speculation and vacancy tax declaration period, have been updated on the page How to declare for the speculation and vacancy tax.

See previous years in Archived tax updates.