January to June 

• Payments are based on the previous year's property taxes. 
• Think of these payments as an estimate based on last year's tax amount. 

July to December

• Payments are adjusted based on the current year's property taxes.
• The remaining balance for the year is divided equally over the final six payments.

A Simple Way to Remember It

• January to June = Based on last year's taxes
• July to December = Catch up for this year's taxes 

By Dec. 15, your property taxes for the year will be fully paid. 

If your property taxes last year were $3,600, your January to June TIPP payments would be:

• $3,600 ÷ 12 = $300 per month
• $300 × 6 months = $1,800 paid by the end of June 

Now, let's assume your current year's taxes increase to $4,200.

• Amount already paid (January to June): $1,800
• Remaining balance: $4,200 − $1,800 = $2,400
• July to December payments: $2,400 ÷ 6 months = $400 per month 

In this example, the monthly payment increases from $300 to $400 beginning in July. 

• TIPP spreads your property taxes over 12 monthly payments. 
• Payments are automatically withdrawn on the 15th of each month. 
• January to June payments are based on the previous year's property taxes. 
• Property tax notices are typically mailed in May. 
• July to December payments are adjusted based on the current year's taxes. 
• Your monthly payment may increase or decrease in July depending on your current year's tax amount. 
• You can enroll in TIPP at any time during the year, provided any outstanding amounts are paid first. 
• Once enrolled, you remain on TIPP unless you choose to cancel your participation. 

If you have questions about your TIPP payments or your property tax account, please contact the Town for assistance.

Please complete the "Pre-Authorized or Change Banking Information" form to apply for the TIPP program.

To fill out the "Pre-Authorized or Change Banking Information" form, please ensure you have the following:

• Utility Account Number
• Tax Roll Number
• Current Tax Levy (can be found on your most recent Property Tax notice or by calling 403-652-2110)
• Banking information (Financial institution, Institution Number, Branch Transit Number, and Account Number)

Payments start in January of the current year and run through to December, with the first payment beginning January 15. The payments for the first six months are based on 1/12 of your previous year's assessment as an estimate. The current year's taxes are mailed in May, and if there is an increase or decrease in your taxes from the previous year, the remaining six months of payments will be recalculated to reflect your current tax levy.

You can enroll in TIPP at any time during the year. 

If you join after January, any missed monthly installments must be brought up to date before enrollment can be completed. Any outstanding penalties on the account must also be paid. 

Once the account is current, you can join the program and continue making monthly payments for the remainder of the year. 

A change of banking information must be received by the 10th of the month in which you would like the change to occur.

• Sign Up or Change Pre-Authorized Payments

Payments must be cancelled by the 10th of the current month to ensure the payment is stopped. NSF (non-sufficient funds) payments will be charged a $30 fee.

The town may remove a taxpayer from TIPP in the event:

The taxpayer fails to make up the defaulted payment before the next installment payment is due.

If you sell your property, you must inform the town by the 10th of the month in which you would like to cancel your payment. Your solicitor should request a tax certificate from the Town of High River with the most recent tax levy and the current year's installments.

• Cancel pre-authorized payments (link)

Homeowners on the plan do not need to re-apply but must inform the Town of High River when they wish to end the program.

All ownership and name updates to High River’s tax roll are based solely on the information provided by Alberta Land Titles. If you want to change the name on your account, contact Alberta Land Titles (link) online or at 403-297-6511.

The Town of High River offers immediate delivery of tax certificates or searches through our eServices. They can be ordered with a valid credit card or a pre-paid account.

• Online tax certificate | $25,
• Office issued tax certificate | $40.

*Credit Cards accepted.