Lethbridge property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Lethbridge is 10.5022 mills (1.0502% of assessed value), down 0.9% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,251 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.0502%
- 10.5022 mills
- Change from 2025
- −0.9%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 3 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,251
- Example value, before credits
Lethbridge property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Lethbridge property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lethbridge municipal (Single Family Residential) | Municipal | 7.7495 | 0.7750% | 73.8% | $3,875 | 1, 2 |
| Provincial Education (ASFF / Holy Spirit RC Separate) | Education | 2.6124 | 0.2612% | 24.9% | $1,306 | 1, 2 |
| Green Acres Foundation (seniors' housing requisition) | Other levies | 0.1403 | 0.0140% | 1.3% | $70 | 1, 2 |
| Total (as published) | 10.5022 | 1.0502% | 100% | $5,251 |
Mill rates (dollars per $1,000 of assessed value) for the Single Family Residential class as published in the City's 'Current Tax Rates' table. Single Family Residential includes single family homes, manufactured homes, condominiums, duplexes, townhouses, tri-plexes and residential vacant land (3 units or less on 1 title). Multi-family (4+ units) has a different municipal rate. The Green Acres Foundation requisition (seniors' housing) is on every residential bill. Local improvement and CEIP charges apply only to some properties. Set by Bylaw 6516 (2026 Property Tax & Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw), third reading April 28, 2026; the bylaw states rates as fractions (Residential municipal 0.0077495, education 0.0026124, Green Acres 0.0001403), which equal the mills shown. Multi-family residential: municipal 12.5626, total 15.3153. City illustration: average single-family assessment $389,600 pays $3,019.21 municipal + $1,017.79 education + $54.66 Green Acres = $4,091.66 in 2026 (2025: $3,826.05).
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.
Lethbridge property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.9084 mills | 1.0908% | — |
| 2023 | 10.7365 mills | 1.0736% | −1.6% |
| 2024 | 10.7273 mills | 1.0727% | −0.1% |
| 2025 | 10.5941 mills | 1.0594% | −1.2% |
| 2026 | 10.5022 mills | 1.0502% | −0.9% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lethbridge municipal (Single Family Residential) | 8.2629 | 8.1944 | 8.1763 | 7.9541 | 7.7495 |
| Provincial Education (ASFF / Holy Spirit RC Separate) | 2.4967 | 2.3952 | 2.4072 | 2.5019 | 2.6124 |
| Green Acres Foundation (seniors' housing requisition) | 0.1488 | 0.1469 | 0.1438 | 0.1381 | 0.1403 |
Lethbridge compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesLethbridge's total residential rate of 1.0502% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge | 2026 | 1.0502% | $5,251 |
| Strathcona County | 2026 | 0.7277% | $3,639 |
| Red Deer | 2026 | 0.9729% | $4,864 |
| Airdrie | 2026 | 0.6884% | $3,442 |
| Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) | 2026 | 0.5126% | $2,563 |
| St. Albert | 2026 | 1.1077% | $5,538 |
| Grande Prairie | 2026 | 1.2166% | $6,083 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When Lethbridge property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment due on the last business day of June (June 30, 2026). Optional Tax Instalment Pre-payment Plan (TIPP): 10 equal monthly pre-authorized withdrawals on the 1st of each month from August to May, with any balancing payment withdrawn on the last business day of June; TIPP Bylaw 6517 set a 1.00% discount rate for 2026. Current-year taxes must be paid in full to enrol; apply by the 20th of the month for the next month's withdrawal.
Late payment: Penalties for late payment (City page): balances remaining June 29: 7%; August 1 to December 1: 1% (each month); balances remaining after Dec 31: 12% per year (calculated at daily interest). Tax Arrears Payment Plan (TAPP): penalty owed reduced by half on successful completion.
Look up or pay your bill
View your property tax history and sign up for eBilling through MyCity (Lethbridge.ca/MyCity). Tax notices are mailed at the end of May (May 28, 2026).
Lethbridge official property tax page
TIPP (monthly pre-authorized); prepay lump sum up to the last business day of February for a prorated discount (rate changes yearly); mail cheque/money order to City of Lethbridge, Assessment and Taxation, 910 4 Ave S, Lethbridge AB T1J 0P6; in person at the 311 counter, City Hall (cash, cheque, debit); City Hall drop boxes (cheques only); at your financial institution; online banking (account number = 13-digit roll number, allow 1-2 business days); credit card online at lethbridge.ca/pay for a 2.25% fee.
From Lethbridge's official property tax pages (sources 1, 4). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Lethbridge
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: City of Lethbridge Assessment Department (municipal assessor, under Alberta's Municipal Government Act). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
Assessment notices were mailed January 2, 2026; the City's 2026 taxation report states owners had 69 days after mailing (i.e. to March 13, 2026) to formally appeal. Talk to an assessor first (311 or [email protected]). Complaints go to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) Clerk with the complaint form and fee (Single Family $50.00; residential 4+ dwellings $650.00) no later than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date printed on the Assessment Notice; the ARB cannot extend the deadline. Taxes must still be paid by the due date. Physical condition date: December 31 of the previous year.
Rebates, credits and programs in Lethbridge
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.
Tax Deferral Program (Incentives for Prepayments, Penalty and Tax Deferral Bylaw 6510)
Owners facing a tax increase of greater than 10% compared to their 'annualized' 2025 property taxes can defer the excess (the portion exceeding the 10% threshold); application for 2026 had to be made by June 30, 2026. Run by City of Lethbridge.
Tax Instalment Pre-payment Plan (TIPP)
10 monthly pre-authorized payments (August-May) with a prepayment incentive (1.00% discount rate for 2026 under Bylaw 6517), no service charge. Run by City of Lethbridge.
Tax Arrears Payment Plan (TAPP)
Monthly payment plan to reduce property tax arrears; on successful completion the penalty owed is reduced by half. Run by City of Lethbridge.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of residential property taxes (including education tax) through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta, which pays the City directly. Run by Government of Alberta.
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 Lethbridge
Green Acres Foundation requisition in force 2026
Levied for the Green Acres Foundation (seniors' housing) on residential, multi-family residential, farm land and non-residential property (machinery & equipment rate 0): 0.1403 mills in 2026; requisition $2,741,112.
Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy in force 2026
Applies only to businesses in the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ: 4.6940 mills in 2026. Not a residential charge.
Lethbridge property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Lethbridge?
The total residential property tax rate in Lethbridge for 2026 is 10.5022 mills, which is 1.0502% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Lethbridge municipal (Single Family Residential) (7.7495 mills), Provincial Education (ASFF / Holy Spirit RC Separate) (2.6124 mills), Green Acres Foundation (seniors' housing requisition) (0.1403 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Lethbridge?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,251 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Lethbridge property taxes due in 2026?
On the last business day of June: June 30, 2026. Tax notices were mailed May 28, 2026. The City lists late-payment penalties of 7% on balances remaining (its page shows "June 29"), then 1% each month August 1 to December 1, and 12% per year (daily interest) on balances remaining after December 31.
What is the 2026 residential tax rate in Lethbridge?
10.5022 mills for single-family residential property: 7.7495 municipal, 2.6124 provincial education and 0.1403 Green Acres Foundation (Bylaw 6516). That is about $10.50 per $1,000 of assessed value.
How much tax does an average Lethbridge home pay in 2026?
The City's illustration for an average single-family assessment of $389,600 is $4,091.66 for 2026 ($3,019.21 municipal, $1,017.79 education, $54.66 Green Acres), up $265.61 from 2025.
Can I pay Lethbridge property taxes monthly?
Yes. The Tax Instalment Pre-payment Plan (TIPP) takes 10 equal monthly withdrawals from August to May; the 2026 TIPP discount rate is 1.00%.
How do I appeal my Lethbridge assessment?
Contact an assessor first (311 or [email protected]), then file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board Clerk by the deadline on your assessment notice (March 13, 2026 for the 2026 roll). The fee is $50 for a single-family property.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Bylaw 6516 - 2026 Property Tax & Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (with report 'Re: 2026 Taxation Requirements' and Exhibit 2 'Analysis of 2026 Mill Rates'), City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Estimate Your Property Taxes - Current Tax Rates (2026, 2025, 2024 Mill Rate), City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Estimate Your Property Taxes - Current Tax Rates (2023 and 2022 Mill Rate), Wayback capture of 2023-09-22, City of LethbridgeTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Paying Property Taxes; Tax Instalment Pre-payment Plan (TIPP); What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Taxes, City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessments; The Assessment Complaint Process, City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Explaining property tax, assessment changes for 2026 (news release, Jun 04, 2026), City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program; Other Taxes; Education Tax, City of LethbridgeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- City of Lethbridge property tax rate bylaws 6358 (2022), 6397 (2023), 6435 (2024, Exhibit 2), 6483 (2025) with council reports, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs (Financial/Tax Rate search); ARB complaint process page, City of Lethbridge (bylaw copies hosted by Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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