Fort St. John property assessment values rise slightly for 2026

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Property assessment values in Fort St. John have seen an overall increase for 2026, reflecting a stable local real estate market, according to BC Assessment.

BC Assessment released the 2026 assessments on January 2nd, reflecting market value as of July 1st, 2025, and property condition as of October 31st, 2025. 

A property’s assessed value is assigned by a local government taxing authority to determine property taxes.

Assessment notices are now being mailed to property owners, and values are available online at BC Assessment’s website.

According to BC Assessment, the typical assessed value for a single-family home in Fort St. John increased by two per cent in 2026, rising from $345,000 to $352,000. 

Strata properties, such as condos and townhouses, saw a slightly larger increase, with typical assessed values up six per cent from $175,000 to $185,000.

“The north central real estate market remains stable, which is being reflected in the 2026 property assessments,” said Jarret Krantz, BC Assessment’s deputy assessor.

He noted most homeowners across the region can generally expect assessment changes between a five per cent decrease and a 15 per cent increase, depending on the community and property type.

Across the broader north central B.C. region, total assessed values rose from more than $99.8 billion in 2025 to about $104.7 billion in 2026, with nearly $1 billion of that increase tied to new construction, subdivisions and rezonings.

“Those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1st, 2025 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Krantz.

“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a notice of complaint by February 2nd, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.”