Property Assessment and Taxation

The Unit is responsible for providing the taxing authorities with current, accurate and equitable property assessments along with the delivery of companion programs.

Objectives:

• to value all real property throughout the Yukon for property taxation purposes;
• to levy and collect real property tax on properties within the Yukon Government taxation authority;
• to maintain and update comprehensive property assessment and taxation database;
• to administer the following programs:  
       Home Owners’ Grant Program;
       Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Program;
       Senior Property Tax Deferral Program; and 
       Rural Domestic Water Well Program.
• to provide market value appraisal services to internal government departments/corporations to assist them with their program requirements.

Links to Topics:

Frequently-Asked Questions about Property Assessment and Taxation

Yukon Homeowner’s Grant Information Sheet

Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Program

Seniors’ Property Tax Deferment

Fact Sheet – About Land in the Yukon – Land Pricing

Rural Domestic Water Well Program