BC Landlord Tax Series

in British Columbia

Taxes for BC rental owners: the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax, property transfer tax and rental income reporting.

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BC Taxes for Landlords: Income Tax, the Speculation Tax and Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax

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BC Taxes for Landlords: Income Tax, the Speculation Tax and Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax

The five taxes a BC landlord meets: federal income tax on rent, the provincial speculation and vacancy tax, Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax, property transfer tax and the BC home flipping tax, with the 2026 rates and deadlines.

How is rental income taxed in BC?
Who must declare the speculation and vacancy tax?
Does Vancouver charge its own empty homes tax?
What taxes apply when you buy or sell a rental in BC?
Common tax mistakes BC landlords make
How Tenon10 helps

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BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax: Who Must Declare, and How a Rental Stays Exempt
Every owner on title of residential property in a BC taxable area declares for the speculation and vacancy tax by March 31, even when no tax is owed. Here is who declares, the 2026 and 2027 rates, and how a rental qualifies for the tenancy exemption.
8 min readOctober 30, 2026
Tax planning
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Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax for Landlords: Declaring a Rental and Staying Exempt
Every Vancouver home needs an Empty Homes Tax declaration each year. Here is how the 3% tax works for the 2025 reference year, the dates the City has posted, and how a rental qualifies as occupied.
7 min readOctober 30, 2026