Taxes are due on Thursday, September 30, 2021.  For your convenience, we accept payment through the following methods:

All methods of payment, specific due dates, and penalties are governed by the Property Tax By-law and the Municipal Government Act.

The Town of Barrhead offers a Property Tax Installment Plan for property owners. This option allows property owners to make 12 monthly installment payments at no additional cost and is governed by The Property Tax Installment Bylaw 09-2001 and The Property Tax Installment Plan Amendment Bylaw 06-2021.

Payments can be made by:

If you've already registered, you will remain registered for the next year unless written notice is received that you would like to cancel your enrollment.  If you wish to change your method of payment, we are happy to assist you. Contact us at 780-674-3301 or town@barrhead.ca.

 

---

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS TO ASSIST ALL RATEPAYERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) provides for the payment of property taxes on a monthly basis versus the annual payment.  Properties on the TIPP will not be subject to penalties, providing payments remain in goods standing and adhere to the terms of the agreement.

---

ALL RATEPAYERS FOR THE 2021 YEAR

• Must enroll by July 15, 2021
• Payments would commence August 1, 2021, with taxes owing divided over five (5) payments
• Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2021
• Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal

---

FOR OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Ratepayers of Non-Residential & Multi-Residential Properties of four (4) or more units, have the additional opportunity to enter into the TIPP agreement to pay the 2021 and 2022 taxes with a lower monthly payment amount, over a longer period of time.  The following conditions apply:

• Must enroll by July 15, 2021
• Payments would commence August 1, 2021, and be divided over seventeen (17) payments or less if desired by the landowner, with the 2021 and 2022 taxes paid in full by December 31, 2022
• The 2022 taxes would be estimated and the monthly payment would be adjusted once the 2022 taxes are levied
• Ratepayers of Non-Residential & Multi-Residential Properties of four (4) or more units already enrolled in the existing TIPP program, may switch to this program, but must first enter into the new agreement by July 15, 2021
• Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal

---

RATEPAYERS ALREADY ENROLLED IN TIPP

Ratepayers enrolled in the existing TIPP program may defer monthly payments for up to three (3) months.  The following conditions apply:
• Requests must be made by July 15, 2021 by contacting the Town Office at 780-674-3301
• Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2021

---

Payment Penalties

Before Tax Deadline
No 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 year
A 6% penalty is applied to all unpaid current year taxes unless enrolled in the TIPP Program.


After December 31
An additional 6% penalty is applied to all outstanding taxes and related costs that remain outstanding after December 31.

Below are our downloadable and fillable TIPP agreements.  You will be required to contact our office to determine what the monthly installment will be on your account(s).  Please call our office at 780-674-3301 for this amount and any any other information or assistance you may require in filling out the appropriate agreement.

Existing Ratepayers Enrolled in TIPP

• Requests must be made by July 15, 2021 by contacting the Town Office at 780-674-3301
• Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2021

All Ratepayers

• Must enroll by July 15, 2021
• Payments would commence August 1, 2021, with taxes owing divided over five (5) payments
• Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2021
• Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal 

Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) Agreement (fillable form)

 

Non-Residential & Multi-Residential (4 units or more) Additional Options

• Must enroll by July 15, 2021
• Payments would commence August 1, 2021, and be divided over seventeen (17) payments or less if desired by the landowner, with the 2021 and 2022 taxes paid in full by December 31, 2022
• The 2022 taxes would be estimated and the monthly payment would be adjusted once the 2022 taxes are levied
• Ratepayers of Non-Residential & Multi-Residential Properties of four (4) or more units already enrolled in the existing TIPP program, may switch to this program, but must first enter into the new agreement by July 15, 2021
• Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal

Non-Residential & Multi-Residential Properties Property Tax Installment Payment Plan Agreement (fillable form)

 

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:

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).

The Government of Alberta introduced a single system of assessment complaints for the entire province in 2010.  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 2021.  A complaint must be submitted using the Assessment Review Board Complaint Form and must adhere to the following:

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 30, 2021) for the Complaint to be considered.

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.

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.

Agent Authorization Form (If someone else will represent the property owner in their complaint)