Property Taxes and Tax Supports
Property taxes are local taxes used to provide services, programs and infrastructure that provide High River residents with a high quality of life.
Quick links and forms:
- Sign Up or Change Pre-Authorized Payments
- Cancel Pre-Authorized Payments
- Connect or Disconnect Residential Property Services
- Connect or Disconnect Commercial Property Services
- Change of Address and Contact Information Form
- School Declaration Form
2024 Key Property Tax Dates:
- Annual property tax notices cover the calendar year from January 1 to December 31st.
- Property Tax Bills mailed/emailed out the end of May.
- Property taxes are due the last business day in June.
Local officials appraise and set the value of your property, set your tax rates and collect your taxes.
Council sets the municipal tax rates to generate the revenue needed to offset municipal service expenditures with the annual Property Tax Rate Bylaw, which is developed through the annual budget approval process. The budget is typically approved in January and includes municipal services such as education, fire and police protection, streets, sewers, senior citizen transportation, parks and recreation and many other local services. Property taxes are mailed in the spring of each year.
You can manage your payments online, including property taxes, by signing up for Citizen Self-Service (link).
Historic Residential and Non-Residential Tax Rates
Residential Tax Rates
Year |
Municipal |
Alberta Education |
Seniors’ Requisition |
2023 |
6.1867 |
2.3749 |
0.1052 |
2022 |
6.4597 |
2.4771 |
0.1097 |
2021 |
6.8025 |
2.4878 |
0.1170 |
2020 |
6.8162 |
2.6768 |
0.1187 |
2019 |
6.6892 |
2.5727 |
0.1144 |
2018 |
6.3489 |
2.5042 |
0.1148 |
2017 |
6.2914 |
2.4875 |
0.1258 |
2016 |
6.0451 |
2.4777 |
0.1164 |
Non-Residential Property Tax Rates
Year |
Municipal |
Alberta Education |
Seniors’ Requisition |
2023 |
8.0427 |
3.7998 |
0.1367 |
2022 |
8.3976 |
3.9638 |
0.1426 |
2021 |
8.8433 |
4.2441 |
0.1521 |
2020 |
8.8611 |
4.1156 |
0.1543 |
2019 |
8.696 |
3.7512 |
0.1487 |
2018 |
8.2536 |
3.7532 |
0.1492 |
2017 |
7.707 |
3.4853 |
0.1541 |
2016 |
7.2541 |
3.5291 |
0.1397 |
Answers to Commonly Asked Property Tax Questions:
How do I pay my property taxes?
Payments may be made by cash, money order, cheque, money order, debit card or personal internet banking payable to the Town of High River. Credit Cards or e-transfers are not accepted. Please do not send cash in the mail or drop box.
Payment may be made:
In-person:
- During business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30) at the Town of High River Administration Office
- After hours – Drop box – Deposit the remittance portion of your notice along with your payment in an envelope.
By mail to :
- Town of High River
- 309B Macleod Trail SW
- High River, AB T1V 1Z5
Bank or Credit Union or online through your financial institution:
- Allow three business days before the due date to ensure payments are processed on time. Your Roll # is your account #. Please retain all confirmation numbers and documentation received from your bank or through online banking.
How are my taxes calculated?
The taxes are calculated by multiplying the property's market value assessment by the mill rate. The mill rate is set in May each year by Council.
What is the deadline to pay Property Taxes?
The deadline to pay property taxes is the last business day in June of each year.
What happens if I do not pay my Property Taxes?
After the deadline (end of June), a late payment penalty of 1.5 percent will be applied to the tax account for any unpaid balance owed on the first day of each month.
How do I apply for Property Tax Assistance for Seniors?
Visit the Government of Alberta Seniors website for this information.
What if I want my Education Tax portion to go to the Separate School System instead of the public?
View the School Declaration Form (fill out the form and email the completed form to CorporateServices@highriver.ca)
What is the Westwinds Communities Tax Levy?
The Town of High River is required under the Alberta Housing Act to collect taxes for affordable senior lodge accommodations. The amount is determined by and remitted to Westwinds Communities. The Town of High River can not change the amount collected. All taxpayers are required to pay these amounts whether or not they use the services.
We're here to help, contact us!
309B Macleod Trail S.W., High River, Alberta
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Closed on statutory holidays)
corporateservices@highriver.ca
403-652-2110
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