Edmonton property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Edmonton is 10.3637 mills (1.0364% of assessed value), up 2.2% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,182 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.0364%
- 10.3637 mills
- Change from 2025
- +2.2%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 4 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,182
- Example value, before credits
Edmonton property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Edmonton property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Edmonton municipal (Residential/Farmland) | Municipal | 7.7419 | 0.7742% | 74.7% | $3,871 | 1, 2, 10 |
| Education (Alberta provincial education property tax) | Education | 2.5409 | 0.2541% | 24.5% | $1,270 | 1, 2, 10 |
| Education Requisition Allowance (City levy offsetting prior-year non-collection of education tax) | Other levies | 0.0809 | 0.0081% | 0.8% | $40 | 1, 2, 3, 10 |
| Total (as published) | 10.3637 | 1.0364% | 100% | $5,182 |
Tax Bylaw 21442. The City publishes rates as decimal fractions of assessed value (Residential: municipal 0.0077419, education 0.0025409, education requisition allowance 0.0000809, total 0.0103637); shown here in mills (x 1000), e.g. 0.0103637 = 10.3637 mills. Other Residential (multi-unit) and Mature Area Derelict Residential have different rates.
Rates as published for the residential class. Bills can also include fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees that are not based on assessed value.
Edmonton property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.3867 mills | 0.9387% | — |
| 2023 | 9.4475 mills | 0.9447% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 10.1738 mills | 1.0174% | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 10.1391 mills | 1.0139% | −0.3% |
| 2026 | 10.3637 mills | 1.0364% | +2.2% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Edmonton municipal (Residential/Farmland) | 6.9072 | 7.0081 | 7.6648 | 7.6254 | 7.7419 |
| Education (Alberta provincial education property tax) | 2.4114 | 2.3687 | 2.4359 | 2.4366 | 2.5409 |
| Education Requisition Allowance (City levy offsetting prior-year non-collection of education tax) | 0.0681 | 0.0707 | 0.0731 | 0.0771 | 0.0809 |
Edmonton compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesEdmonton's total residential rate of 1.0364% is above the 0.8569% average of the 14 Alberta municipalities we cover. A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill: tax = assessed value × rate, so cities with high home values often have lower rates.
| Municipality | Latest year | Total rate (% of value) | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 2026 | 1.0364% | $5,182 |
| Calgary | 2026 | 0.6650% | $3,325 |
| Red Deer | 2026 | 0.9729% | $4,864 |
| Strathcona County | 2026 | 0.7277% | $3,639 |
| Lethbridge | 2026 | 1.0502% | $5,251 |
| Airdrie | 2026 | 0.6884% | $3,442 |
| Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) | 2026 | 0.5126% | $2,563 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When Edmonton property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment: tax notices are mailed in late May and taxes are due June 30. Alternatively, the Property Tax Monthly Payment Plan withdraws payments on the first business day of each month (first 6 months based on 1/12 of the previous year's tax; adjusted for the last 6 months); enrolled owners do not need to pay by June 30.
Late payment: Current-year taxes not paid by June 30: 5% added to the outstanding balance on July 1, September 1 and November 1 (total annual rate of 15%). Prior years' taxes and other charges: 1.25% per month. (Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw 19394.) Monthly Payment Plan enrolees are not subject to these late-payment penalties.
Look up or pay your bill
MyProperty (myproperty.edmonton.ca) shows the latest property tax notice, current tax account balance, two-year transaction history and five-year property tax history; tax notices are kept in the My Mail section.
Edmonton official property tax page
Monthly Payment Plan (pre-authorized withdrawal); through your mortgage lender; at your financial institution in person or via online banking (link the bank's City of Edmonton tax payee to the account number on the notice); by mail (cheque or money order with remittance to City of Edmonton, PO Box 1982, Edmonton, AB T5J 3X5, post-marked by the due date); third-party credit card payment services (fee charged by the provider). The City does not accept credit cards, credit card cheques, e-transfers or wire payments directly.
From Edmonton's official property tax pages (sources 2, 4, 5). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Edmonton
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: City of Edmonton (municipal assessors, Assessment and Taxation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
Assessment notices for 2026 were mailed January 12, 2026; the 2026 Assessment Review Period ran January 12 - March 23, 2026 and March 23, 2026 was the deadline to file a formal complaint with the Assessment Review Board (deadline is stated on each assessment notice). You can complain about the assessed value but not about the tax bill. Free one-on-one review by calling 311 first. Assessed value is the market value as of July 1 of the previous year, adjusted for physical condition as of December 31.
Rebates, credits and programs in Edmonton
All Alberta programsThese programs are run by the city or the province. Eligibility is decided by the organization that runs each one; follow the links for the official rules.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Eligible homeowners 65+ with at least 25% equity in their primary residence can defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan; the Province pays the taxes to the City. Apply to the Province by May 31 to have payment made by the June 30 deadline. Run by Government of Alberta (listed by the City).
Council Policy C607B: Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief
Directs Administration to cancel, reduce or refund taxes resulting from assessment errors, destruction of a building, or late payment due to death or illness in certain circumstances. Run by City of Edmonton.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Alberta's Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program lets homeowners aged 65 or older defer all or part of their residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan from the province. The rate published on October 28, 2026 is 4.45% simple interest, and there is no income test.
Other property taxes in Edmonton
Derelict Residential tax subclass in force 2026
Since 2024, residential properties in mature neighbourhoods assessed as derelict are taxed at a higher rate: 2026 Mature Area Derelict Residential municipal rate 0.0252216 (total 0.0278434) vs 0.0077419 (total 0.0103637) for Residential. Owners who clean up can apply for prorated refunds of the higher-rate taxes.
Edmonton property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Edmonton?
The total residential property tax rate in Edmonton for 2026 is 10.3637 mills, which is 1.0364% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Edmonton municipal (Residential/Farmland) (7.7419 mills), Education (Alberta provincial education property tax) (2.5409 mills), Education Requisition Allowance (City levy offsetting prior-year non-collection of education tax) (0.0809 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Edmonton?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,182 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Edmonton property taxes due in 2026?
June 30, 2026. Tax notices are mailed in late May; owners on the Monthly Payment Plan pay monthly instead.
What is Edmonton's 2026 residential property tax rate?
0.0103637 of assessed value (10.3637 mills): municipal 0.0077419, education 0.0025409 and education requisition allowance 0.0000809 (Tax Bylaw 21442).
What happens if I pay my Edmonton property taxes late?
A 5% penalty is added to any unpaid current-year balance on July 1, September 1 and November 1 (15% a year); older arrears are charged 1.25% per month.
How do I appeal my Edmonton property assessment?
Call 311 to talk to an assessor first, then, if you still disagree, file a formal complaint with the Assessment Review Board by the deadline on your assessment notice (March 23, 2026 for 2026 assessments).
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- City of Edmonton Tax Rates (Historical Tax Rates, Assessment and Taxation), 2022-2026, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes (incl. 2026 Tax Rates table, key dates, payment options), City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Breakdown, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Penalties and Service Charges, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Monthly Payment Plan - Property Taxes, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Assistance for Seniors, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Exemptions and Relief, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessment, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Derelict Residential Tax Subclass, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Verifier v09 independent re-fetch: City of Edmonton Tax Rates PDF (decoded from PDF streams) and Property Taxes / Penalties / Monthly Payment Plan / Property Assessment / Seniors / Exemptions / Derelict / Tax Breakdown pages, City of EdmontonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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