Edmonton Property Tax 2026 Edmonton’s residential property tax rate is approximately 0.76% — the lowest of Alberta’s major cities after Calgary, and well below typical Ontario rates. Edmonton assesses properties annually based on market value as of July 1 of the prior year. Assessment notices are mailed each January, and you have 21 days to file a complaint if you believe the value is incorrect.
Component Details Residential tax rate ~0.76% Per $1,000 assessed value $7.60 Assessment authority City of Edmonton Assessment frequency Annual (July 1 reference date)
Edmonton Property Tax Calculator Assessed Value Annual Tax Monthly $350,000 $2,660 $222 $400,000 $3,040 $253 $450,000 $3,420 $285 $500,000 $3,800 $317 $600,000 $4,560 $380 $700,000 $5,320 $443 $800,000 $6,080 $507 $1,000,000 $7,600 $633
Edmonton vs Calgary Metric Edmonton Calgary Tax rate 0.76% 0.66% Tax on $400K home $3,040 $2,640 Tax on $500K home $3,800 $3,300 Tax on $700K home $5,320 $4,620 Annual difference (on $500K) +$500 —
Edmonton vs Alberta Cities City Tax Rate Tax on $500K Difference vs Edmonton Calgary 0.66% $3,300 -$500 Edmonton 0.76% $3,800 — Red Deer 0.88% $4,400 +$600 Medicine Hat 0.90% $4,500 +$700 Lethbridge 0.95% $4,750 +$950
Edmonton vs Major Canadian Cities City Tax Rate Tax on $600K Province Vancouver 0.27% $1,620 BC Toronto 0.63% $3,780 ON Calgary 0.66% $3,960 AB Edmonton 0.76% $4,560 AB Montreal 0.76% $4,560 QC Ottawa 1.01% $6,060 ON Hamilton 1.22% $7,320 ON
What Edmonton Property Tax Funds Component Approx. Share Key Services Municipal levy ~72% Police, fire, ETS (transit), roads, parks, libraries Provincial education requisition ~23% Public and Catholic school boards Other requisitions ~5% Capital region housing, other levies
Edmonton Property Assessment Process Step Timeline Assessment reference date July 1 (previous year) Assessment notices mailed January ARB complaint deadline 21 days from notice receipt Tax bill mailed May Annual payment deadline June 30
How to Appeal Your Assessment Detail Information Filing fee $50 (refunded if successful) Deadline 21 days from receiving assessment notice Common grounds Incorrect square footage, lot size, comparable sales Process Online or mail; hearing scheduled if unresolved Appeal body Assessment Review Board (ARB)
Payment Options Method Details TIPP (Tax Instalment Payment Plan) 12 equal monthly pre-authorized payments; enroll at Edmonton.ca Annual payment Full amount due June 30 Online banking Add “City of Edmonton Property Tax” as payee In-person City of Edmonton cashiers or registry offices
TIPP is adjusted each January. If you enroll mid-year, your first payment is adjusted to cover any balance from January.
Alberta Senior Property Tax Deferral Detail Information Eligibility 65+ years, Alberta resident, principal residence Interest rate Prime rate (set annually by province) Repayment When home is sold or transferred Application Alberta.ca or local registry
Deferred taxes are secured as a lien on the property. The total deferred amount plus interest is repaid from the proceeds when the home is sold.
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