A total of eight properties in the Town of Osoyoos are being added on to a prior submission to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for exemption from agricultural designation, bringing the total to 70.
The 2025 property assessments from BC Assessment have been released with residential values up two per cent in Oliver and down one per cent in Osoyoos, reflecting the market value as of July 1, 2024.
Home assessments in Oliver and Osoyoos are up 10 to 14 per cent, according to latest figures by BC Assessment.
Despite a recommendation to deny, the regional district has instead approved a temporary use permit for a vacation rental in rural Oliver.
Area C director Rick Knodel says wealthy people are pushing property values out of sight in low-income rural areas, forcing locals out of the market.
