There are no burgers or fries on the menu, but a new drive-thru in Saanich will fill a hunger to get residents’ property taxes paid.
Citing concerns over lack of parking at its municipal hall on Vernon Avenue, the District of Saanich decided to open a drive-thru property-tax payment station.
The station, which will be open for business starting Monday, will only accept cheques to cover property taxes.
Saanich residents who want to use the drive-thru are asked to place their cheque in a sealed envelope, drive up to the white tent at the hall’s back steps and drop off the envelope with the security guard.
The drive-thru service has been offered during peak payment periods in previous years. It will be available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays until July 2. It will not be open July 1.
Property taxes are due July 2.
Residents can also pay their property-tax bills through online banking, in person at the municipal hall or by mail.
There is also a drop box at the main doors of the hall where payments can be made 24 hours a day.
