My Property
There are a great many information resources and online services available on this website for property owners in Richmond. The links on this page will help you find some of the content on this site that could be of interest. Links are broken down under the following topic headings:
- Tax & Utility Payment Information
- City Services for Residents
- Street, Sidewalk and Ditch Maintenance
- Landscaping, Gardening & Watering
- Property Bylaw Violations
- Geographic and Land Information
- Information for Building and Construction
- Development, Rezoning, Subdividing
- Protecting your Family in the Home
- Protecting your Business & Employees
- Latest Updates
Tax & Utilities Payment Information
About Finance & Taxes
Revenue and expenditure overview
Home Owner & Property Info
Search this data base for information on your tax and utility account.
Property Tax Information
Payment options and information about what taxes are collected
Tax Rates
Current property tax rates.
City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Applications
Eligible commercial property owners in Richmond’s City Centre area may qualify for a partial exemption on their 2013-2016 property taxes.
Utility Information
Payment options for your water, sewer and sanitation utilities bill.
Water & Utility Rates
Current Water and Utility Rates
Water Meter Program
Voluntary metering program, option to pay based on usage.
Home Owner Grant
Information to apply through the City for a Provincially sponsored property tax subsidy for property that is the owners principal residence.
Register for epost Billing
Pay your tax and utility bills and apply for the home owner grant online through epost.
Water Quality
Find out about Richmond's water quality programs and what you should know about your water.
About Recycling & Garbage
This is the intro page to the Garbage and Recycling section. Browse the links on this page and the fly out menus in the City Services main menu to view the pages on this topic.
Purchase Garbage Tags & Vouchers
Pay for extra item disposal online, or find out where to buy tags & vouchers in person.
Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule
View our collection schedule online to find out when your garbage and recycling will be picked up. Watch for changes due to statutory holidays in the Recycling & Garbage News Releases.
Local Area Services Program - EN-B-3 (This content is being updated)
This is a neighbourhood improvement program paid for by the owners of the properties benefiting, with some financial assistance from the City.
Report a Problem Request a Service
Use this form to report non emergency concerns regarding your property services and utilities or problems in your neighbourhood like street lights out or pot holes. In case of an emergency call the City of Richmond 24 Hour Call Centre at 604-244-1262.
Street, Sidewalk and Ditch Maintenance
Watercourse Crossing
A property owner may be able to legally infill a City watercourse by instaling a culvert by way of a) Local Area Services Program or b) Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw No. 8441. Find out more about Watercourse Crossing.
Snow Removal
It is the responsibility of the owner or occupier of all industrial, commercial or multi-family residential buildings, to remove all snow and ice from the sidewalk, for a distance that coincides with the property line by 10:00 am, of any day, except Sunday. Find out more about snow removal.
Street Sweeping
The City of Richmond Roads Department conducts an annual street sweeping program . Temporary no parking signs are erected in areas to be cleaned two days before crews carry out the work. See details
Weather Readiness
Winter and severe weather response - How the City prepares, how you can prepare, your responsibilities as a property owner, and severe weather advisories.
Landscaping Gardening & Watering
Landscaping
Find out why property owners should not cover any City Services (i.e. water shut off, sanitary sewer and storm sewer inspection chambers).
Gardening Workshops
Workshops on composting, and waterwise gardening are offered by the Recycling section for more information email Garbage and Recycling at garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca.
Also see Water Restrictions , Noxious Weeds, Pesticide Application, and Boulevard Maintenance under Property Violations below.
Property Bylaw Violations
Maintenance
Noise
Information regarding bylaws, complaints, enforcement and environmental health issues.
Pollution
Property owner responsibilities and applicable regulations regarding pollution and spills.
Water Restrictions
Sprinkling restrictions in place during the summer months.
Noxious Weeds
Property owner responsibilities for controlling certain invasive weeds.
Pesticide Application
Regulations regarding property owner responsibilities.
Mosquitoes & Rodents
Bylaws and services regarding pest control.
Smoking Regulations
Regulations regarding smoking in public places.
Garbage & Recycling Violations
Property owner responsibilities and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Soil Removal/ Replacement
No information is available onsite at this time. Please contact:
Bylaws 604-247-4642.
Secondary Suites
Zoning for secondary suites, borders and lodgers, reporting illegal suites.
Fencing Regulations
When a fence is required, and restrictions on fencing.
Home Based Businesses
Licencing, zoning requirements, and reporting a problem.
Boulevard Maintenance
Covers property owner responsibilities for upkeep the boulevard fronting their property and how landscaping impacts on public safety.
Signage on City Property
Restrictions and permits, and reporting a problem.
Tree Removal Permits and Applications
Outlines procedures for applying for a tree removal permit. The Tree Removal Bylaw safeguards trees on private and City property from being unnecessarily removed, killed, substantially cut or damaged.
Geographic and Land Information
GIS Interactive Map Inquiry Tool
The GIS is available online
Customer Service Centre
At the Customer Service Centre at City Hall you can:
- Use a computer to access the GIS Interactive Map.
- View and purchase building plans and survey certificates if available.
- View bench mark and elevation books.
- View B.C. Assessment microfilm to find: assessed value of property, owners name and legal description.
Address Information
Single Family Lot Size Policy
Rights of Way
Lane Policy
Lane Policy information is contained in the same document named below.
Residential Redevelopment along Richmond's Arterial Roads
information to Richmond residents, property owners and developers about residential redevelopment along major roads (called arterial roads) in the residential areas of Richmond. (City Council, in August 2004, directed staff to review the Arterial Road Redevelopment and Lane Establishment Policies. For information on this ongoing policy review, please contact the Development Applications Department.)
Information for Building and Construction
Home Owner Guide
For Building and Renovating Regulations & Permits.
About Building
Building Permits and related documentation, use the fly out menu for building to find other related content in this section.
Good Neighbour Program - BA-B-2
Managing the impact of construction projects on the local neighbourhood.
All Sanitary Sewers and Conversion from Septic Tank for One/Two Family Dwellings - BA-B-4
Permits for all sanitary sewers and conversion from septic tank for one/two family dwellings.
Sanitary and Storm Sewers for Commercial and Industrial Development - BA-B-3
Airport Noise Insulation - DA-B-2
Council policy regarding noise abatement covenants for homes built under
the flight path. This information has been superseded by the recently adopted OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development Policy. It is being updated.
Development, Rezoning, Subdividing
City Bylaws
Refer to City Bylaws for the Zoning Bylaw and the Official Community Plan and other property and land use related bylaws.
Development Permit Guide
A guide and necessary forms and documentation for Development Applications.
Rezoning Guide
A guide and necessary forms and documentation for Rezoning Applications.
Subdivision Guide
A guide and necessary forms and documentation for Subdivision Applications.
Protecting your Family in the Home
Home Hazard Hunt
Part of the Emergency Preparedness information package, see Public Safety for more information.
Personal & Home Safety
Excerpts form the RCMP Crime Prevention and Safety section, see Public Safety for more information.
Home Fire Safety
Excepts from the Fire-Rescue Fire Prevention section, see Public Safety for more information.
Emergency Facilities Map PDF
Locations of Fire Halls, Police Stations & the Hospital
Protecting your Business & Employees
Business & Workplace Safety
Excerpts form the RCMP Crime Prevention and Safety section, see Public Safety for more information.
News & Information
Keep current on what's happening in the City by following news updates.
