Services Levy
The Services Levy is similar to the municipal portion of property taxes for residential properties on UBC’s Vancouver campus
The Services Levy is used to run community, athletic, and cultural facilities, and to maintain public spaces and infrastructure within UBC’s neighbourhoods. Property owners can refer to the University Neighbourhoods Association for further details about what’s funded by the Services Levy.
The Services Levy (and other taxes where applicable) are equal to the City of Vancouver property tax rate. This formula is outlined in the individual lease agreements between UBC and campus property owners. UBC and the University Neighbourhoods Association do not control or set the Services Levy or rural property tax rate—property owners pay the same total amount as a similarly assessed property in the City of Vancouver.
Rural Property Tax vs. Services Levy
Property owners will receive two different invoices—Rural Property Tax from the province and the Services Levy from UBC. While both invoices may appear to involve taxes, they cover separate charges. The Rural Tax is government-set, while the Services Levy is a fee charged by UBC for the municipal services it provides. These are distinct payments for different purposes; properties are not being double-taxed. For information about the Rural Property Tax, visit the BC Government website.
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