Written by MaidEX Cleaning Services Editorial Team · Reviewed by Milad Hoseini, Founder & CEO · Published September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Yes — but only the 5% federal GST. General residential house cleaning is PST-exempt in British Columbia, so there's no 7% provincial sales tax added on top. On a $300 clean, that's $15 in GST — not the $36 you'd pay if both taxes applied. Here's exactly how it works.
The BC rule in plain English
British Columbia charges two sales taxes on many purchases: the 5% federal GST and the 7% provincial PST. But PST only applies to goods and a specific list of taxable services — and general house cleaning labour isn't on that list. That means a standard residential clean is charged GST only.
One catch worth knowing: a business can only charge GST if it's GST-registered. MaidEX is registered (CRA BN 799303243), so the GST on your invoice is real, remittable tax — not a markup.
GST vs PST on a cleaning in BC
| GST (5%) | PST (7%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to house cleaning? | Yes | No — cleaning is exempt |
| Rate | 5% | 7% (not charged) |
| On a $300 clean | $15 | $0 |
| Your total on $300 | $315 — not $336 | |
What this means for your bill
Because there's no PST, the math is simple: your price plus 5%. A $200 clean is $210; a $400 clean is $420. There's no second tax line to watch for, and no reason a BC cleaner should be adding 12% in tax to a standard residential clean.
Does the type of clean change the tax?
No. A deep clean, a move-out clean, an Airbnb turnover and a standard recurring clean are all general residential cleaning — so all of them are 5% GST, no PST.
How MaidEX handles the tax
With MaidEX the 5% GST is already included in the total you see on the booking page, before you enter any payment details. Flat-rate price, GST in, no PST, no surprise fees on the day. You can see how the pricing is built on the prices page, or read our Vancouver cost guide.
Is house cleaning taxed in BC? — FAQ
Is house cleaning taxed in BC?
Yes, but only the 5% federal GST. General residential house cleaning is PST-exempt in British Columbia, so there's no 7% provincial sales tax added on top. On a $300 clean that means $15 in GST, not $36 in combined GST + PST.
Do cleaning services charge PST in BC?
No. Standard residential house cleaning is not subject to PST in BC — PST applies to goods and certain listed services, and general cleaning labour isn't one of them. You pay only the 5% GST. (A cleaner must be GST-registered to charge GST; MaidEX is GST-registered under CRA BN 799303243.)
How much tax do I pay on a house cleaning in BC?
5% of the pre-tax price. For example, a $200 clean is $210 with GST, and a $400 clean is $420. There's no PST, so your total is always just the price plus 5%.
Is move-out or deep cleaning taxed differently in BC?
No. Move-out, move-in, deep and Airbnb-turnover cleaning are all general residential cleaning, so the same rule applies: 5% GST only, no PST.
Does MaidEX include tax in the price I see?
Yes. When you get a quote on the MaidEX booking page, the 5% GST is already included in the total you see before you enter any payment details — flat-rate, no PST, no hidden fees.
This is a plain-language summary for BC customers, not tax advice. For the official rules, see the Government of British Columbia's PST guidance and the Canada Revenue Agency's GST/HST information.
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Milad Hoseini
Founder & CEO, MaidEX Cleaning Services
Written by the MaidEX Cleaning Services Editorial Team and reviewed by Milad Hoseini, who founded MaidEX in Vancouver. MaidEX provides insured, background-checked cleaning across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. More about MaidEX →
How this guide was made
This guide draws on MaidEX's hands-on cleaning experience across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, along with publicly available sources. It was drafted with the help of AI tools, then reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team and approved by Milad Hoseini, Founder & CEO, before publishing.