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Getting billed twice?

The City of West Kelowna is investigating concerns some property owners may be paying twice for certain services.

Several councillors attending the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Victoria met with BC Assessment to discuss the matter of double-billing.

The situation came to light after BC Assessment conducted a review of residential folios associated with leased water lots in the Okanagan.

Lots had been legally obtained to allow property owners to construct docks or other waterfront features.

Altogether, 1,779 new folios were created by BC Assessment associated with water lots.

“Some of these owners with leased water lot folios are being charged twice for solid waste management or parcel taxes and, in some cases, local service area improvements and we don’t think that is fair,” said Coun. Rick de Jong.

“We certainly don’t think that BC Assessment intended for this to occur and we asked for a correction.”

Councillors at the meeting felt BC Assessment was receptive to what was being said and anticipate a review.

If BC Assessment is unable to address the problem, they will refer it to the appropriate government body.



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