Parkland County property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Parkland County is 7.416 mills (0.7416% of assessed value), up 3.1% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $3,708 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.7416%
- 7.416 mills
- Change from 2025
- +3.1%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 9 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $3,708
- Example value, before credits
Parkland County property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Parkland County property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland County general municipal (residential) | Municipal | 4.4962 | 0.4496% | 60.6% | $2,248 | 1 |
| Seniors Foundations requisition (Meridian and Evergreen Foundations; residential/farmland) | Other levies | 0.1437 | 0.0144% | 1.9% | $72 | 1 |
| Education: Alberta School Foundation Fund (residential/farmland; same rate for Evergreen CSRD #2 and St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD #38 supporters) | Education | 2.7761 | 0.2776% | 37.4% | $1,388 | 1 |
| Total | 7.416 | 0.7416% | 100% | $3,708 |
Bylaw 2026-14, read three times and passed April 14, 2026. The bylaw states rates as decimal fractions of assessed value (Residential general municipal 0.0044962; Seniors Foundations residential/farmland 0.0001437; Alberta School Foundation Fund residential/farmland 0.0027761); shown here in mills (x1000, no rounding). The bylaw publishes no combined total. It also sets a Designated Industrial Property requisition rate of 0.0000728, which applies only to designated industrial property and is excluded here. Minimum general municipal tax: $50 per parcel. The County states the 2026 residential tax rate increase is 0.8%, of which 0.71% relates to the provincial Police Funding Model (RCMP).
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.
Parkland County property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.8563 mills | 0.6856% | — |
| 2023 | 6.8389 mills | 0.6839% | −0.3% |
| 2024 | 6.9884 mills | 0.6988% | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 7.1918 mills | 0.7192% | +2.9% |
| 2026 | 7.416 mills | 0.7416% | +3.1% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland County general municipal (residential) | 4.0317 | 4.3093 | 4.4002 | 4.4605 | 4.4962 |
| TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre levy (residential) | 0.0712 | — | — | — | — |
| Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board levy (residential) | 0.0046 | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police levy (residential) | 0.1058 | — | — | — | — |
| Seniors Foundations requisition (Meridian and Evergreen Foundations; residential/farmland) | 0.0955 | 0.1008 | 0.1219 | 0.1339 | 0.1437 |
| Education: Alberta School Foundation Fund (residential/farmland; same rate for Evergreen CSRD #2 and St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD #38 supporters) | 2.5475 | 2.4288 | 2.4663 | 2.5974 | 2.7761 |
Parkland County compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesParkland County's total residential rate of 0.7416% is below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland County | 2026 | 0.7416% | $3,708 |
| Leduc | 2026 | 0.9395% | $4,697 |
| Spruce Grove | 2026 | 0.9020% | $4,510 |
| Rocky View County | 2026 | 0.4805% | $2,402 |
| Medicine Hat | 2026 | 0.9550% | $4,775 |
| Grande Prairie | 2026 | 1.2166% | $6,083 |
| St. Albert | 2026 | 1.1077% | $5,538 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When Parkland County property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment: 2026 Property Assessment & Taxation Notices were mailed in late May 2026, with taxes due by June 30, 2026. Optional Monthly Tax Payment Plan: 12 automatic bank withdrawals (January to December) on the 17th of each month; the January-May payments are based on the previous year's levy and the July-December payments are adjusted to the new levy. No charge to join; the account must be up to date (missed payments and penalties must be paid up front). Not available if taxes are paid by a mortgage company. Enrol with the Tax Instalment application form and a void cheque; cancel at least 10 days before the next payment date.
Late payment: Tax Penalty Bylaw 2015-16: current taxes unpaid after June 30 get a penalty of 2.5% of unpaid taxes on July 1 and again on August 1, plus an additional 5% on September 1 and again on October 1. Taxes unpaid after December 31 get 5.5% on January 1 and a further 5.5% on March 1 of the following year, and similarly each year after that while the taxes stay unpaid. The County page states 2026 penalties apply as of July 1, 2026.
Look up or pay your bill
Create an account on Parkland County's Online Services platform (sign in with a ParklandID, then register the account using the account number on your bill and the Access Code mailed to account holders) to view property tax accounts in your name, check balances, pay by credit card and buy a tax certificate. Accounts from the previous system did not transfer.
Parkland County official property tax page
Online banking or telephone/branch banking (payee "Parkland County-Taxes", account number = tax roll number, one transaction per roll, allow three business days); credit card through the County's Online Services system (non-refundable processing fee of $0.30 + 2.65% charged by the processor); in person at Parkland County Centre (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) or Entwistle Community Recreation Centre (cash, debit, cheque; no credit cards in person); mail a cheque payable to Parkland County with the remittance portion to 53109A Hwy. 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1; after-hours deposit box at the County Centre (no cash); monthly pre-authorized plan.
From Parkland County's official property tax pages (sources 7, 8, 12). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Parkland County
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: Parkland County assessors (market value assessment audited by the Government of Alberta); assessment complaints are administered through the Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (CRASC), which convenes the Assessment Review Board panels. Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
2026 notices show market value as of July 1, 2025 and physical condition as of December 31, 2025. Owners have a 60-day period after the May notice to speak to an assessor (780-968-8888). If still in disagreement, file a complaint under section 460 of the Municipal Government Act with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board using the Complaint Form and the fee ($50.00 per parcel for residential with 3 or fewer dwellings and farmland; $650.00 per parcel for residential with 4 or more dwellings), refunded if the board decides in the complainant's favour. The 2026 complaint deadline was Tuesday, July 28, 2026. A complaint does not delay the tax due date or penalties.
Rebates, credits and programs in Parkland County
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
The Alberta Government pays all or part of a senior homeowner's property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan, repaid with interest when the home is sold, when the owner is no longer eligible, or at any time the owner chooses; voluntary, homeowners must apply. Run by Government of Alberta (promoted by Parkland County).
Burn Downs - Refund of Taxes (Council Policy C-FI114)
Owners whose home is destroyed by fire may apply in writing within six months for municipal tax relief; each request goes to Council for approval. Run by Parkland County.
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 Parkland County
Seniors Foundations requisition in force 2026
All taxpayers pay a requisition collected for seniors' lodges run by the Meridian and Evergreen Foundations (2026 residential/farmland rate 0.0001437 under Bylaw 2026-14).
Minimum municipal tax in force 2026
The minimum amount payable per parcel as property tax for general municipal purposes is $50 (Bylaw 2026-14, s. 2).
Parkland County property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Parkland County?
The total residential property tax rate in Parkland County for 2026 is 7.416 mills, which is 0.7416% of assessed value. It is made up of Parkland County general municipal (residential) (4.4962 mills), Seniors Foundations requisition (Meridian and Evergreen Foundations; residential/farmland) (0.1437 mills), Education: Alberta School Foundation Fund (residential/farmland; same rate for Evergreen CSRD #2 and St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD #38 supporters) (2.7761 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Parkland County?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $3,708 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Parkland County property taxes due in 2026?
2026 taxes were due by June 30, 2026. Notices were mailed in late May, and penalties apply from July 1, 2026. Not receiving a notice does not excuse late payment.
What is Parkland County's 2026 residential tax rate?
Bylaw 2026-14 sets the residential general municipal rate at 0.0044962 (4.4962 mills). It adds a Seniors Foundations requisition of 0.0001437 and an Alberta School Foundation Fund education rate of 0.0027761 for residential/farmland property.
What is the late payment penalty in Parkland County?
Under Tax Penalty Bylaw 2015-16, unpaid current taxes get 2.5% on July 1 and August 1 and 5% on September 1 and October 1. Arrears get 5.5% on January 1 and March 1 of each following year.
Can I pay Parkland County property taxes monthly?
Yes. The free Monthly Tax Payment Plan withdraws 12 payments from your bank account on the 17th of each month, January to December. It is not available if your mortgage company pays your taxes.
How do I appeal my Parkland County assessment?
Talk to a County assessor first. If that does not resolve it, file a complaint with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board with the fee ($50 per parcel for a home with 3 or fewer dwellings) by the deadline on your notice. The 2026 deadline was July 28, 2026.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Bylaw 2026-14, Being a bylaw of Parkland County to authorize the rates of taxation to be levied against assessed property within Parkland County for the 2026 taxation year, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2025-14, rates of taxation for the 2025 taxation year, Parkland CountyTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2024-14, rates of taxation for the 2024 taxation year, Parkland CountyTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2023-06, rates of taxation for the 2023 taxation year, Parkland CountyTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2022-02, rates of taxation for the 2022 taxation year, Parkland CountyTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Paying Your Property Taxes, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 2015-16, Tax Penalty Bylaw, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Assessment Appeals, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessments, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Seniors Property Tax Deferral, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax, Utility & Online Services, Parkland CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Assessment Information for Residential Property Owners (brochure linked from the County Assessment Appeals page), Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (published by Parkland County)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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