Assessment & Taxation
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
2020 Tax Rates | Residential |
Municipal Tax Rate | 8.47750 |
Aquatic Centre Debenture | 0.57820 |
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 2.67630 |
Barrhead & District Social Housing | 0.12210 |
Total Tax Rates | 11.8541 |
2020 Tax Rates | Non-Residential |
Municipal Tax Rate | 14.09050 |
Aquatic Centre Debenture | 0.57820 |
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 3.98230 |
Barrhead & District Social Housing | 0.12210 |
Total Tax Rates | 18.7731 |
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.
- Cash
- Debit
- Money order
- Internet banking
- Telephone banking
- Cheque dated no later than the applicable due date
TIPP Program (Tax Installment Payment Plan)
- Automatic Withdrawals
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 2020 YEAR
- Must enroll by July 15, 2020
- Payments would commence August 1, 2020, with taxes owing divided over five (5) payments
- Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2020
- Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal
FOR OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY
- Must enroll by July 15, 2020
- Payments would commence August 1, 2020, and be divided over seventeen (17) payments or less if desired by the landowner, with the 2020 and 2021 taxes paid in full by December 31, 2021
- The 2021 taxes would be estimated and the monthly payment would be adjusted once the 2021 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, 2020
- Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal
RATEPAYERS ALREADY ENROLLED IN TIPP
- Requests must be made by July 15, 2020 by contacting the Town Office at 780-674-3301
- Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2020
Payment Penalties
Existing Ratepayers Enrolled in TIPP
- Requests must be made by July 15, 2020 by contacting the Town Office at 780-674-3301
- Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2020
All Ratepayers
- Must enroll by July 15, 2020
- Payments would commence August 1, 2020, with taxes owing divided over five (5) payments
- Taxes must be paid in full by December 31, 2020
- Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal
Non-Residential & Multi-Residential (4 units or more) Additional Options
- Must enroll by July 15, 2020
- Payments would commence August 1, 2020, and be divided over seventeen (17) payments or less if desired by the landowner, with the 2020 and 2021 taxes paid in full by December 31, 2021
- The 2021 taxes would be estimated and the monthly payment would be adjusted once the 2021 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, 2020
- Payments must be made by automatic withdrawal
Passing of the 2020 Property Tax By-law 07-2020 | May 12, 2020 |
Mailing of your 2020 Combined Assessment & Tax Notice | June 5, 2020 |
Notice of Assessment Date | June 15, 2020 |
Deadline to enroll for the TIPP program for 2020 | July 15, 2020 |
Deadline for Filing a Property Assessment Complaint | August 14, 2020 |
Payment Deadline for 2020 Property Taxes (For property owners not enrolled in the TIPP Program) | September 30, 2020 |
Late Payment Penalty of 6% Applied to Unpaid Current Year Taxes | October 1, 2020 |
Late Payment Penalty of 6% Applied to All Outstanding Taxes Remaining After December 31 | January 4, 2021 |
- Legal Address or Civic Address of the property in question.
- Contact information for the individual or firm requesting the Tax Certificate.
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
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 2020. 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
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.