ADMINISTRATION
I don’t agree with my property taxes, who can I speak to?
The first step is to contact the County’s assessor, Municipal Assessment Services Group, at 780-939-3310. If you are still not satisfied, you may appeal your property assessment as per the Municipal Government Act. Find the appeal form here.
Please note that tax rates set by Council are not eligible for appeal. Only the property assessments are.
When are property tax notices sent out?
Notices are sent out in June.
When are taxes due?
Taxes are due on or before October 31 each year. A 12% penalty will be applied to all current amounts outstanding on November 1. An additional 5% penalty is applied to all arrears outstanding on February 1.
Does the County offer a monthly payment plan for taxes?
Yes, we offer a Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for monthly tax payments. The application may be downloaded here.
What forms of payment does the County accept?
We accept online banking (EFT), bank credit, debit card, credit card through Option Pay, cheque, and cash payments.
How do I change my name on a property title?
Land Title changes cannot be made in our office. You will need to contact an Alberta Land Titles office to make this change. You can contact Land Titles Office at 310-000 then dial 780-427-2742 to speak to an Examiner.
I hit a snowdrift with my car and it is damaged.
My car got a flat tire driving on County gravel roads.
I drove into an unmarked washout/flooded area on a County road.
The County has a vast road network that is predominately rural roads, and while we do make every effort to inspect and maintain our road system, we do not accept liability for any incidents that can occur during weather events or in adverse seasonal conditions, such as spring break-up.
Where can I get new/replacement rural address sign?
Contact the Planning and Community Services Department to order the new/replacement sign. Once the sign has been ordered, Operations staff will install it when weather and time permit. The fee for the sign is $50 plus GST. Click here for details on the Rural Addressing Program.