Chris Bryan, Burnaby News Leader, January 9, 2009
There are few surprises for Burnaby homeowners this week as the 2009 assessments arrive in the mail.
For most, there is no change over 2008 because of provincial legislation capping assessments at the lower value between the two years, to provide people with some financial certainty in a tightening financial climate.
“The lower value is the basis upon which the 2009 property taxes will be calculated,” said Connie Fair,