2018 Citizen's Report

2018 MAPLE RIDGE FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Property Taxes vs. Household Costs

Monthly Cost of Municipal Services

Total for Municipal Services

$ 283.65

Police Services

50.91

The monthly costs are based on the taxes paid for a home valued at $787,088 which was the ‘Average Single Family Home’ for 2018. Your 2018 tax bill is comprised of the elements listed. As with other household bills, you can pay your taxes using our monthly ‘Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Program.’ Look for more information in the Online Services menu at mapleridge.ca .

Water (Includes Capital )

50.35

Capital (Includes Debt)

43.46

Parks, Recreation & Culture

33.72

Sewer (Includes Capital )

30.74

Fire Services

25.13

Development Services

24.51

General Government

18.79

Source: City of Maple Ridge

Recycling (Includes Capital )

6.05

Standard Monthly Household Costs are a combination of Statistics Canada‘s Survey of Household Spending 2017 ‘Couple With Children’ data and a survey of service providers.

Standard Monthly Household Costs

Accommodation

$ 1,820.33

FortisBC (Gas)

71.54

Transportation

1,158.42

Internet (High Speed)

50.00

Food

770.42

Home Security System

38.00

Clothing & Accessories

291.75

Cell Phone (Basic)

35.00

BC Hydro (Electricity)

92.08

Telephone (Basic)

25.00

Home Insurance

130.00

Cable Television (Basic)

25.00

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