Finance Property Tax Programs & Services
Assessment Review Board
Property Taxation Monthly Payment Plan Terms
Deadline to be accepted on the direct debit tax payment plan is November 15th of each year. The current years taxes, local improvement levy plus any tax arrears must be paid in full for eligibility in the Plan. The payment calculation will be based on the previous year's tax levy divided by twelve (12) months. Any increase / decrease in the issuing of the current year's Assessment and Tax Notice will be adjusted in the month of June.
Bylaw 1128-05: Tax Installment Payment Plan
Tax Certificates
To order property tax certificates, please send proof of payment of $22.00 with a request either by Fax 780-656-3568 or email dhackman@smokylakecounty.ab.ca
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
The Seniors Property Tax Deferral program allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan from the Alberta government. If you qualify, the Alberta government will pay all or part of your property taxes on your behalf through a low-interest loan that is secured against your home equity. You then re-pay the loan with interest when you sell your house, are no longer eligible, or at any time you choose. The Seniors Property Tax Deferral program is voluntary and homeowners must apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Seniors Property Tax Deferral program, you must:
- be an Alberta resident (65 or older);
- own a residential property in Alberta; and
- have a minimum of 25% equity in your home.
To apply
For more information, or to get an application form, visit Seniors Property Tax Deferral page or call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
Declaration of School Support
By provincial legislation, all individuals who own property located in a municipality where both a public school district and a Roman Catholic separate school district exist are required to complete a Declaration of School Support Form when a property is acquired. However, an individual may file the Declaration at any subsequent time.
The purpose of collecting this Declaration is to apportion the percentage of the school tax collected on the property to the appropriate school district, according to the declaration of faith.