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, which is developed through the annual budget approval process

May 27, 2024 Council approved the 2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw: Visit the Town's Property Taxes and Tax Supports page for details and dates relating to the collection of residential property taxes

• 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.

Watch for budget discussions to begin as Council starts planning for the 2025 Municipal Budget. Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox - click here.

Learn about the approved 2024 Budget below: