Assessment & Taxation
As with all municipalities, the property tax is one revenue source for the Town. Property taxes and assessment are an important part of property ownership. Taxes help to ensure the citizens of Barrhead have excellent services that contribute to a quality lifestyle. Property taxes provide the Town with the funds it needs to deliver the many day-to-day services and programs that citizens need, want and deserve - including:
- road construction and infrastructure maintenance
- parks, leisure facilities, and programs
- emergency services
- and so much more
The Combined Assessment and Property Tax Notices for the Town of Barrhead will be mailed in May 2023, and are due June 30, 2023. If you did not receive your notice, or have questions that have not been answered by the information posted below, we are happy to assist you by 780-674-3301 or town@barrhead.ca
Current Tax Rates
| 2023 Tax Rates | Residential | Non-Residential | Farmland | Machinery & Equipment | Non-Residential Linear |
| Municipal Tax Rate | 8.6301 | 14.3441 | 8.6301 | 14.3441 | 14.3441 |
| Aquatic Centre Debenture | 0.5756 | 0.5756 | 0.5756 | 0.5756 | 0.5756 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 2.6011 | 3.6459 | 2.6011 | 0.0000 | 3.6459 |
| Barrhead & District Social Housing | 0.1212 | 0.1212 | 0.1212 | 0.1212 | 0.1212 |
| Gov't of Alberta Desig. Industrial | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0746 |
| Total Tax Rates | 11.9280 | 18.6868 | 11.9280 | 15.0409 | 18.7614 |
Council reviews these rates annually and makes adjustments as needed. For this year's Property Tax By-law visit our By-laws Page.
To see how the Town of Barrhead taxation compares to other municipalities, visit the Alberta Municipal Affairs Maps & Statistics section of their website.
Payment Information
Taxes are due on Friday June 30, 2023. For your convenience, we accept payment through the following methods:
- Cash
- Debit
- Money order
- Internet banking
- Telephone banking
- Cheque dated no later than the applicable due date
All methods of payment, specific due dates, and penalties are governed by the Property Tax By-law and the Municipal Government Act.
Payment Penalties
- Before Tax DeadlineNo fees or interest apply if all current year's taxes and any outstanding tax balances are paid prior to the due date.After Tax Deadline and before December 31 of the same yearA 12% penalty is applied to all unpaid current year taxes unless enrolled in the TIPP Program.After December 31An additional 12% penalty is applied to all outstanding taxes and related costs that remain outstanding after December 31.
2023 Important Dates
| Passing of the 2023 Property Tax By-law 04-2023 | April 11, 2023 |
| Mailing of your 2023 Combined Assessment & Tax Notice | May 1, 2023 * |
| Notice of Assessment Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Deadline for Filing a Property Assessment Complaint | July 10, 2023 |
| Payment Deadline for 2023 Property Taxes (For property owners not enrolled in the TIPP Program) | June 30, 2023 |
| Late Payment Penalty of 12% Applied to Unpaid Current Year Taxes | July 4, 2023 |
| Late Payment Penalty of 12% Applied to All Outstanding Taxes Remaining After December 31 | January 3, 2024 |
* This is the anticipated mailing date.
Tax Certificates
A Tax Certificate is a legal document from the Town of Barrhead indicating the financial status of taxes for a particular property. The certificate indicates whether taxes for a specific property are paid, in arrears, or paid via the Town of Barrhead's monthly installment plan.
Tax Certificates may be required by individuals, law firms, or financial institutions when a property is being sold, refinanced or as a verification of paid taxes.
Tax Certificates cost $25 and may be purchased by submitting a written request. Requests can be faxed, emailed, or mailed and must include:
- Legal Address or Civic Address of the property in question.
- Contact information for the individual or firm requesting the Tax Certificate.
Assessment Complaint
Assessment Concerns
The Town of Barrhead's assessors make every effort to accurately assess your property. If there is an error in your property's information or if some features are incorrect, an assessor is able to make a correction and send you an amended assessment notice.
It is advised that property owners discuss any concerns about their assessment with the Town of Barrhead prior to filing a complaint. We can arrange for an assessor to contact you to discuss your concerns. If after discussing your property assessment with the assessor you still feel your property assessment doesn't reflect what your property would have sold for in the open market, you are able to file an appeal as per the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
To File an Assessment Complaint
Some processes have changed. The Town of Barrhead is entered into a contract with Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (CRASC) to provide assessment complaint services in 2023. A complaint must be submitted using the Assessment Review Board Complaint Form and must adhere to the following:
- Made on or before the final date of complaint indicated on your Combined Assessment and Property Tax Notice
- Be accompanied by a filing fee, made payable to the Town of Barrhead
- Include two copies of your submission for residential assessments or three copies for non-residential assessments
- A completed Assessment Complaints Agent Authorization Form if you hire someone to represent you
All documentation and applicable fees must be received by the Town Office at Box 4189, Barrhead, Alberta, T7N 1A2 prior to the Complaint Deadline (July 10, 2023) for the Complaint to be considered.
Filing Fees
| Residential 3 or fewer and farmland | $50.00 | |
| Residential 4 or more dwellings | Variable (as noted below) | |
| Assessed Value of up to $249,999 | $200.00 | |
| Assessed Value of between $250,00 to $499,999 | $400.00 | |
| Assessed Value that exceeds $500,000 | $650.00 | |
| Non-Residential | Variable (as noted below) | |
| Assessed Value of up to $249,999 | $200.00 | |
| Assessed Value of between $250,00 to $499,999 | $400.00 | |
| Assessed Value that exceeds $500,000 | $650.00 | |
NOTE: If your appeal is successful or you withdraw your assessment complaint prior to the Assessment Review Board Hearing, your filing fee will be refunded as per Section 481(2) of the Municipal Government Act.
If I file an Assessment Complaint do I still need to pay my taxes prior to the due date?
YES. A complaint against your assessed property value does not exempt you from paying taxes on time or from late payment penalties. If your appeal is successful the adjustment will be applied to your tax roll.
Required Forms
Agent Authorization Form (If someone else will represent the property owner in their complaint)