BC Assessment (British Columbia Assessment Authority) is a provincial Crown corporation established in 1974 by the British Columbia provincial government. Its primary mandate is to establish and maintain property assessments for all real estate properties in British Columbia, Canada, in accordance with the Assessment Act. The organization annually assesses more than 2.1 million properties across British Columbia, with a total value exceeding $2.44 trillion (as of 2022). BC Assessment provides independent, uniform, and efficient property assessments that are used by municipalities, regional districts, and the provincial government for property tax purposes. Operating from 15 offices across the province, BC Assessment employs professional appraisers and support staff who collect, monitor, and analyze property data throughout the year. The corporation releases updated property assessments each January, reflecting market values as of July 1 of the previous year. BC Assessment maintains a comprehensive database of property information and provides assessment services to property owners, governments, and other stakeholders. The organization also offers an online service called “e-valueBC” that allows public access to property assessment information and comparable sales data. Their work directly impacts provincial property taxation and municipal revenue generation, making them a crucial component of British Columbia’s property assessment and taxation system.