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Rocky View County property tax

Alberta · Residential rates 2022–2026 · Verified against official sources October 28, 2026

Answer

The 2026 residential property tax rate in Rocky View County is 4.8048 mills (0.4805% of assessed value), up 1.7% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $2,402 a year.

Total residential rate, 2026
0.4805%
4.8048 mills
Change from 2025
+1.7%
Change in the total rate
Rank in Alberta
14 of 14
Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
Tax on $500,000
$2,402
Example value, before credits

Rocky View County property tax calculator

Estimate, 2026 residential rates

Estimated 2026 property tax in Rocky View County: $2,402 a year ($200 a month).

Component% of valueAmount
Rocky View County municipal - general0.159540%$798
Rocky View County municipal - emergency services0.053920%$270
Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) / opted-out school boards, residential/farmland0.261530%$1,308
Rocky View Seniors Foundation requisition0.005490%$27
Total0.480480%$2,402

Estimate only: assessed value × the published residential rates. It leaves out grants, credits, rebates, phase-ins, fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees; your tax bill is authoritative.

Where your Rocky View County property tax goes

2026 residential rate by component

ComponentTypeRate (mills)% of valueShare of totalOn $500,000Source
Rocky View County municipal - generalMunicipal1.59540.1595%33.2%$7982, 1
Rocky View County municipal - emergency servicesMunicipal0.53920.0539%11.2%$2702, 1
Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) / opted-out school boards, residential/farmlandEducation2.61530.2615%54.4%$1,3082, 1
Rocky View Seniors Foundation requisitionOther levies0.05490.0055%1.1%$272, 1
Total (as published)4.80480.4805%100%$2,402

Bylaw C-8735-2026, section 4 table (rates per $1,000 of assessed value, i.e. mills, as published): Municipal-General residential 1.5954; Municipal-Emergency Services residential 0.5392; ASFF residential/farmland 2.6153 (the same rate is listed for Opted Out School Boards (Calgary)); Rocky View Seniors Foundation 0.0549. The bylaw does not print a residential total. The Designated Industrial Property requisition rate in the bylaw applies to designated industrial property only and is excluded. Minimum tax: $20.00 (Bylaw C-8735-2026, section 5, 'in accordance with section 357(1) of the Municipal Government Act'). The County's 2026 Tax Rates Table publishes the residential rates as decimal fractions: Municipal Services 0.0021346, Education 0.0026153, Seniors Housing 0.0000549, Total Tax Rate 0.0048048 (equal to 2.1346 + 2.6153 + 0.0549 = 4.8048 mills); the total is recorded here in mills by moving the decimal point three places. The County's 2026 budget included a 4.14 per cent municipal tax revenue increase.

Rates differ by area of Rocky View County. The table shows the main area. Other areas in 2026:

  • Hamlet of Langdon:

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.

Rocky View County property tax rate history

2022–2026

0.480% 0.509%
  1. 2022
  2. 2023
  3. 2024
  4. 2025
  5. 2026
Total residential rate, % of assessed value
YearTotal rate% of valueChange
20225.0911 mills0.5091%—
20234.8788 mills0.4879%−4.2%
20244.5389 mills0.4539%−7.0%
20254.7257 mills0.4726%+4.1%
20264.8048 mills0.4805%+1.7%
Components by year (mills)
Component20222023202420252026
Rocky View County municipal - general1.95441.83061.67131.58621.5954
Rocky View County municipal - emergency services0.57790.61340.5060.520.5392
Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) / opted-out school boards, residential/farmland2.50762.3872.28452.56122.6153
Rocky View Seniors Foundation requisition0.05120.04780.07710.05830.0549

Rocky View County compared with other Alberta cities

Compare two cities

Rocky View County's total residential rate of 0.4805% 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.

MunicipalityLatest yearTotal rate (% of value)Tax on $500,000
Rocky View County20260.4805%$2,402
Spruce Grove20260.9020%$4,510
Leduc20260.9395%$4,697
Parkland County20260.7416%$3,708
Medicine Hat20260.9550%$4,775
Grande Prairie20261.2166%$6,083
St. Albert20261.1077%$5,538

Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings

When Rocky View County property tax is due and how to look up your bill

2026 due dates

  • June 30, 2026

One annual due date: taxes are due on or before June 30, 2026; tax notices are mailed by the middle of May. Alternatively, the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) spreads taxes over 12 consecutive monthly automatic bank withdrawals.

Late payment: A 4% penalty is applied July 1 to current taxes not paid on or before June 30, and a further 4% on September 1 and November 1 to taxes that remain unpaid. A further 12% penalty is applied on January 1 to total taxes and penalties not paid on or before December 31.

Look up or pay your bill

Create a myRockyView online account (my.rockyview.ca) to view tax balances, tax and assessment history and property information, and pay property taxes online. The County also offers an Assessment Roll Tool.

Rocky View County official property tax page

Online through myRockyView; internet or telephone banking (payee 'Rocky View County - Taxes', tax roll number as account number); in person at County Hall, 262075 Rocky View Point, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Interac, cash, cheque; credit cards not accepted; after-hours drop box for cheques); by mail (postmarked by Canada Post on or before June 30); at chartered banks and credit unions with the tax notice; through a mortgage company.

From Rocky View County's official property tax pages (sources 7, 8, 9, 10). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.

Your assessment in Rocky View County

How assessment works in Alberta

Assessed by: Rocky View County (Assessment Services, municipal assessors). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.

Assessments reflect market value as of July 1 of the previous year (July 1, 2025 for 2026 taxes). You may first speak with a County assessor (403-230-1401, [email protected]), who can correct an assessment without a complaint. To complain, file the provincial Assessment Review Board Complaint Form with the required complaint fee to the Rocky View County Assessment Review Board ([email protected] or 262075 Rocky View Point). The County says the deadline for filing a complaint is noted on the assessment notice; it does not publish the date on its web pages. A complaint does not change the tax due date.

Official assessment information

Rebates, credits and programs in Rocky View County

All Alberta programs

These 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 (SPTDP)

    Allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government (referenced on the County's payment page). 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 Rocky View County

  • Langdon Special Recreation Levy in force 2026

    A Special Recreation Levy of 0.0001142 (0.1142 mills) applied to all assessment classes in the Hamlet of Langdon only.

Rocky View County property tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Rocky View County?

The total residential property tax rate in Rocky View County for 2026 is 4.8048 mills, which is 0.4805% of assessed value. It is made up of Rocky View County municipal - general (1.5954 mills), Rocky View County municipal - emergency services (0.5392 mills), Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) / opted-out school boards, residential/farmland (2.6153 mills), Rocky View Seniors Foundation requisition (0.0549 mills).

How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Rocky View County?

At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $2,402 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.

When are Rocky View County property taxes due in 2026?

On or before June 30, 2026. Tax notices are mailed by the middle of May.

What is the residential tax rate in Rocky View County for 2026?

4.8048 mills in total (published as 0.0048048): municipal 2.1346 (general 1.5954 + emergency services 0.5392), education 2.6153 and seniors housing 0.0549. Langdon properties also pay a 0.1142-mill special recreation levy.

What is the penalty for paying Rocky View County taxes late?

4% on July 1 for taxes unpaid after June 30, a further 4% on September 1 and November 1, and 12% on January 1 on all unpaid taxes and penalties.

Can I pay Rocky View County property taxes monthly?

Yes, through the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP), which takes 12 monthly automatic withdrawals from your bank account.

Who assesses property in Rocky View County?

The County's own assessors. 2026 assessments reflect market value as of July 1, 2025; complaints go to the County's Assessment Review Board by the deadline on your assessment notice.

Sources

Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026

  1. Property Tax Rates (2026 Tax Rates Table), Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  2. Bylaw C-8735-2026, 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs (bylaw of Rocky View County)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  3. Bylaw C-8621-2025, 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs (bylaw of Rocky View County)Tax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  4. Bylaw C-8517-2024, 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs (bylaw of Rocky View County)Tax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  5. Bylaw C-8394-2023, 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs (bylaw of Rocky View County)Tax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  6. Bylaw C-8282-2022, 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, as filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs (bylaw of Rocky View County)Tax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  7. Property Taxes, Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  8. Paying Your Property Taxes, Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  9. Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP), Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  10. Your 2026 Property Tax Guide (PDF), Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  11. Assessment, Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
  12. Assessment Complaints, Rocky View CountyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived

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