Spruce Grove property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Spruce Grove is 9.0202 mills (0.9020% of assessed value), down 1.9% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $4,510 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.9020%
- 9.0202 mills
- Change from 2025
- −1.9%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 8 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $4,510
- Example value, before credits
Spruce Grove property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Spruce Grove property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Spruce Grove General Municipal (Residential/Farmland) | Municipal | 6.4198 | 0.6420% | 71.2% | $3,210 | 1, 4 |
| Education Requisition (Alberta School Foundation Fund / Opted-Out School Board) (Residential/Farmland) | Education | 2.5007 | 0.2501% | 27.7% | $1,250 | 1, 4 |
| Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Operating) | Other levies | 0.0764 | 0.0076% | 0.8% | $38 | 1, 4 |
| Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Capital) | Other levies | 0.0233 | 0.0023% | 0.3% | $12 | 1, 4 |
| Total (as published) | 9.0202 | 0.9020% | 100% | $4,510 |
Bylaw C-1440-26, 2026 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (third reading and signed May 11, 2026). Rates in mills. Residential/Farmland: General Municipal 6.4198, Alberta School Foundation Fund 2.5007 (Opted-Out School Board residential also 2.5007), Meridian Housing Foundation Operating 0.0764 and Capital Contribution 0.0233 (total 0.0997). The City's Property Tax Rates page publishes the residential total 9.0202. Multi-family residential property has a separate municipal rate of 8.9877 mills (total 11.5881). Designated Industrial Property Requisition (0.0744) applies to designated industrial property only. Supplementary taxes are levied at the same rates.
Rates differ by area of Spruce Grove. The table shows the main area. Other areas in 2026:
- Parkland County annexed residential (OC 381/2020): total 7.0966 mills Lands annexed from Parkland County (Order in Council 381/2020) are taxed by the City on the same basis as if they had remained in Parkland County, for 2021 up to and including 2051.
- Town of Stony Plain annexed residential (OC 365/2025): total 9.0202 mills Lands annexed from the Town of Stony Plain (Order in Council 365/2025) are taxed on the same basis as if they had remained in Stony Plain, for 2026 up to and including 2051; the City publishes the same residential rates as the main city for 2026.
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.
Spruce Grove property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.1303 mills | 0.9130% | — |
| 2023 | 8.9343 mills | 0.8934% | −2.1% |
| 2024 | 9.162 mills | 0.9162% | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 9.196 mills | 0.9196% | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 9.0202 mills | 0.9020% | −1.9% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Spruce Grove General Municipal (Residential/Farmland) | 6.59 | 6.4992 | 6.6398 | 6.5781 | 6.4198 |
| Education Requisition (Alberta School Foundation Fund / Opted-Out School Board) (Residential/Farmland) | 2.473 | 2.3679 | 2.4165 | 2.5205 | 2.5007 |
| Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition | 0.0673 | 0.0672 | — | — | — |
| Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Operating) | — | — | 0.0742 | 0.0712 | 0.0764 |
| Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Capital) | — | — | 0.0315 | 0.0262 | 0.0233 |
Spruce Grove compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesSpruce Grove's total residential rate of 0.9020% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Grove | 2026 | 0.9020% | $4,510 |
| Rocky View County | 2026 | 0.4805% | $2,402 |
| Leduc | 2026 | 0.9395% | $4,697 |
| Parkland County | 2026 | 0.7416% | $3,708 |
| 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 Spruce Grove property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment. Annual tax notices are mailed in (late) May and cover January 1 to December 31; payments are due June 30. There is no discount for early payment. Supplementary tax notices are due within 30 days of the mailing date. Optional monthly pre-authorized payment plan (withdrawals on the 17th of each month; January to May based on the previous year's taxes, adjusted in June). If pre-authorized payments are cancelled, all taxes become due June 30 of the current year.
Late payment: Current-year taxes unpaid after June 30: penalty of 4.5% (non-compounding) on the first day of July, September and November. Arrears unpaid after December 31: penalty on the first day of January and March at a compounding rate of 7%.
Look up or pay your bill
Online Services account (onlineservices.sprucegrove.org) lets owners view and print account information registered in their name, including current and past assessments.
Spruce Grove official property tax page
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) online or in person at City Hall through OptionPay (third-party fees charged by OptionPay); monthly pre-authorized payment plan (form plus void cheque; not by credit card); mail with remittance stub to Spruce Grove City Hall; cheque or money order in the secure drop box at City Hall (may be post-dated on or before June 30); financial institution, telephone or internet banking using the tax roll number (allow at least three business days).
From Spruce Grove's official property tax pages (sources 5, 7, 8). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Spruce Grove
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: City of Spruce Grove City Assessor (municipal assessor; roll audited by the Province). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
2026 assessments reflect market value as of July 1, 2025 and physical condition as of December 31, 2025. Owners can first contact the assessor (780-962-7634 ext. 119, [email protected]). Complaints go to the Assessment Review Board Clerk at Spruce Grove City Hall (315 Jespersen Avenue) on the provincial complaint form with the applicable fee, within 60 days of the date the assessment notice was mailed; the City states the 2026 deadline was April 7, 2026.
Rebates, credits and programs in Spruce Grove
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
Lets eligible senior homeowners defer all or part of their residential property taxes (including the education portion) through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta; the program pays the taxes to the municipality. Interest rate stated as 4.45% (reviewed every April and October). Apply at least 30 days before the municipal tax deadline. 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.
Spruce Grove property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Spruce Grove?
The total residential property tax rate in Spruce Grove for 2026 is 9.0202 mills, which is 0.9020% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Spruce Grove General Municipal (Residential/Farmland) (6.4198 mills), Education Requisition (Alberta School Foundation Fund / Opted-Out School Board) (Residential/Farmland) (2.5007 mills), Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Operating) (0.0764 mills), Meridian Housing Foundation Requisition (Capital) (0.0233 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Spruce Grove?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $4,510 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Spruce Grove property taxes due in 2026?
June 30, 2026. Annual tax notices are mailed in late May; supplementary tax notices are due within 30 days of mailing.
What is Spruce Grove's 2026 residential property tax rate?
9.0202 mills in total: municipal 6.4198, education 2.5007, and Meridian Housing Foundation 0.0764 (operating) plus 0.0233 (capital) (Bylaw C-1440-26; City Property Tax Rates page).
What is the penalty for paying Spruce Grove property taxes late?
Unpaid current taxes get a 4.5% non-compounding penalty on July 1, September 1 and November 1; arrears after December 31 get a 7% compounding penalty on January 1 and March 1.
Can I pay Spruce Grove property taxes monthly?
Yes. The pre-authorized monthly payment plan withdraws equal payments on the 17th of each month; it cannot be paid by credit card.
What was the deadline to file a 2026 assessment complaint in Spruce Grove?
April 7, 2026, with the Assessment Review Board Clerk at City Hall, using the provincial complaint form and the applicable fee.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1440-26, 2026 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs), City of Spruce Grove (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1402-25, 2025 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs), City of Spruce Grove (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1260-23, 2023 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs), City of Spruce Grove (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Rates (residential, non-residential, multi-family and annexed mill rates 2021-2026), City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Paying Your Taxes, City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessment, City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Property Assessment Notice Information, City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax FAQs, City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Understanding Your 2026 Property Tax Notice, City of Spruce GroveTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program, Government of AlbertaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1196-22, 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs; scanned), City of Spruce Grove (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1320-24, 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs; scanned), City of Spruce Grove (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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