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Taxation

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1. How is the property tax rate set?

City Council approves the City’s annual operating and capital budgets in December each year. The revenue expected from provincial grants, utility revenues and user fees is subtracted from the total expected expenditures to determine the property tax amount needed for that year.



Each May, City Council sets the property tax rates by passing a Tax Rate Bylaw. Rates are determined by dividing the total property tax amount needed among the total taxable assessed value for city properties. There are separate rates for residential, non-residential and farmland.

2. When are tax notices mailed out?

Property Assessment and Tax Notices are mailed out by mid May each year. If you have not received your tax notice by the end of May, please contact the Tax Department at (780) 672-4426.

3. When are taxes due, and what is the penalty for late payments?

Taxes are due on or before June 30. On July 1, a 6% penalty is applied to the outstanding balance of the current taxes. In addition, a 1.5% penalty on outstanding taxes is added on the first of each subsequent month.

4. What options do I have for paying taxes?

You can pay your tax bill:

• In person at City Hall, 5204-50 Ave. between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For tax payments we accept cash, cheque, and direct debit.
• Mail payment to City Hall 5204-50 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 0S8.
• Drop your payment into our secure drop slot on the side of our main south doors.
• Through your financial institution: either over the counter, telephone banking, or online.
• View our page on Payment Options