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.
As authorized by the Municipal Government Act, local officials appraise and set the value of your property, set municipal tax rates and collect taxes. Municipal revenues are required to fund services and programs provided to residents.
2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw approved by Council May 27, 2024
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 at the end of May: May 29, 2024.
- Property taxes are due the last business day in June: June 28, 2024.
- You can manage your payments online, including property taxes, by signing up for Citizen Self-Service (link).
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
- TIPP - Tax Installment Payment Plan information
The Town of High River's Council sets the municipal tax rates to generate the revenue needed to offset municipal service expenditures with the annual Property Tax Rate Bylaw set in May of each year. This bylaw is developed through the annual budget approval process. The 2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw was approved by Council at its May 27, 2024 meeting.
- On January 22, 2024, High River’s Town Council approved the 2024 Municipal Budget with a 3.3% tax increase and zero percent increase in utilities. This is a slight increase over 2023’s tax rate of 3.1%.
- The tax rate was offset again this year by a transfer from the Town’s Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. This fund was created with funds remaining from $4.3 million in government support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Learn how Council uses a Strategic Priorities process as part of their decision-making
Once the budget is approved by Council, a yearly plan is set to ensure the provision of the municipal services and programs provided by the Town. Council makes decisions each year that support the high quality of life we enjoy in High River, including taking care or our infrastructure and ensuring funding for programs and initiatives.
- Visit the Municipal Budget page, and watch for updates as Council begins the budget process to set the 2025 Municipal Budget.
2016 - 2024 Residential and Non-Residential Tax Rates
Residential Tax Rates
Year |
Municipal |
Alberta Education |
Seniors’ Requisition |
| 2024 | 5.6916 | 2.2909 | 0.0979 |
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 |
| 2024 | 7.399 | 3.6654 | 0.1272 |
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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