St. Albert property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in St. Albert is 11.07666 mills (1.1077% of assessed value), down 1.6% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,538 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.1077%
- 11.07666 mills
- Change from 2025
- −1.6%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 2 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,538
- Example value, before credits
St. Albert property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your St. Albert property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. Albert – Residential municipal | Municipal | 8.39216 | 0.8392% | 75.8% | $4,196 | 1, 2 |
| Education (ASFF / Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 734), residential | Education | 2.60918 | 0.2609% | 23.6% | $1,305 | 1, 2 |
| Homeland Housing requisition (seniors housing), residential | Other levies | 0.07533 | 0.0075% | 0.7% | $38 | 1, 2 |
| Total (as published) | 11.07666 | 1.1077% | 100% | $5,538 |
Approved by Council May 5, 2026 (Bylaw 18/2026). No Servus Place capital levy in 2026. Education rates include 2025 assessment physical and inflationary growth (City note). Vacant residential municipal rate 10.44030 mills. Separate higher municipal rate for residential lots vacant 7 or more years (Bylaw 32/2015).
Rates differ by area of St. Albert. The table shows the main area. Other areas in 2026:
- Lands annexed from Sturgeon County in 2022 (Order in Council 362/2021): residential municipal rate (taxed at Sturgeon County's rate until 2065 or until developed):
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.
St. Albert property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.10329 mills | 1.1103% | — |
| 2023 | 11.01012 mills | 1.1010% | −0.8% |
| 2024 | 11.25309 mills | 1.1253% | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 11.25942 mills | 1.1259% | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 11.07666 mills | 1.1077% | −1.6% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. Albert – Residential municipal | 8.21599 | 8.22521 | 8.54504 | 8.58337 | 8.39216 |
| Servus Credit Union Place capital debenture levy (residential) | 0.25222 | 0.2397 | 0.14065 | 0.02463 | — |
| Education (ASFF / Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 734), residential | 2.55542 | 2.46343 | 2.48748 | 2.57462 | 2.60918 |
| Homeland Housing requisition (seniors housing), residential | 0.07967 | 0.08178 | 0.07991 | 0.0768 | 0.07533 |
St. Albert compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesSt. Albert's total residential rate of 1.1077% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albert | 2026 | 1.1077% | $5,538 |
| Grande Prairie | 2026 | 1.2166% | $6,083 |
| Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) | 2026 | 0.5126% | $2,563 |
| Medicine Hat | 2026 | 0.9550% | $4,775 |
| Airdrie | 2026 | 0.6884% | $3,442 |
| Rocky View County | 2026 | 0.4805% | $2,402 |
| Lethbridge | 2026 | 1.0502% | $5,251 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When St. Albert property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment. The combined 2026 Assessment & Tax Notice was mailed May 20, 2026 and taxes were due June 30, 2026. Optional Pre-Authorized Tax (PAT) Payment Plan: 12 monthly withdrawals January to December (15th or last day of the month), with January-May estimated from the prior year and the balance spread over June-December.
Late payment: Bylaw 38/2019: on current-year taxes still unpaid after June 30, non-compounded penalties of 4% on July 1, 6% on August 1 and 6% on October 1. Unpaid taxes become arrears after December 31; compounded penalties of 6% each on January 1, April 1 and July 1.
Look up or pay your bill
Create a MyCity account at my.stalbert.ca to view your tax account information and balances. Assessments can also be searched with the City's Property Search tools.
St. Albert official property tax page
Online or phone banking or at most financial institutions (payee 'City of St. Albert Taxes', tax roll number as account number; allow three business days); credit card through the City's Online Payments portal (fees apply; roll number and access code from your notice); in person at St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.); after-hours mail slot at St. Albert Place; cheque by mail (postmarked on or before the due date; postdated cheques accepted); Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan.
From St. Albert's official property tax pages (sources 10, 11, 12, 15). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in St. Albert
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: City of St. Albert, Assessment Department (City Assessor). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
2026 taxes are based on the 2025 assessment roll; under Alta Reg 203/2017 s. 6 an assessment estimates value on July 1 of the assessment year. Talk to the Assessment Department first (780-459-1603). A formal complaint must be filed in writing within 60 days of the mailing date of the assessment notice; for 2026 the City listed July 27, 2026 as the deadline (notice of assessment date May 28, 2026). File with the Assessment Review Board, Legislative Services, St. Albert Place ([email protected]) using the Government of Alberta complaint form. Fee: 50 $ for residential/farm with three or fewer units, 650 $ for other properties. A Local Assessment Review Board hears residential complaints with three or fewer units. Filing does not delay the tax due date or penalties.
Rebates, credits and programs in St. Albert
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.
St. Albert Senior Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Grant
A 200 $ flat grant credited directly to the tax account of eligible senior homeowners (one per household; no application needed). For 2026 the City lists eligibility as of May 1, 2026: 65 or older, living in St. Albert, owning a residential property in St. Albert and receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Run by City of St. Albert.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Homeowners 65 or older with at least 25% equity in their primary residence can defer all or part of their residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Province, repaid when the home is sold or sooner. Run by Government of Alberta (listed by the City).
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 St. Albert
Vacant residential land tax rate (Bylaw 32/2015) in force 2026
A higher municipal rate on residential lots that have remained vacant for 7 or more years: 10.44030 mills municipal in 2026 (total vacant residential 13.12481 mills).
St. Albert property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in St. Albert?
The total residential property tax rate in St. Albert for 2026 is 11.07666 mills, which is 1.1077% of assessed value. It is made up of City of St. Albert – Residential municipal (8.39216 mills), Education (ASFF / Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 734), residential (2.60918 mills), Homeland Housing requisition (seniors housing), residential (0.07533 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in St. Albert?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,538 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are St. Albert property taxes due in 2026?
June 30, 2026. Notices were mailed May 20, 2026. Unpaid current taxes get a 4% penalty on July 1, then 6% on August 1 and 6% on October 1.
What is St. Albert's residential property tax rate in 2026?
11.07666 mills in total: 8.39216 municipal, 2.60918 education and 0.07533 Homeland Housing (Bylaw 18/2026, passed May 5, 2026). That is 1,107.67 $ per 100,000 $ of assessment.
Can I pay St. Albert property taxes monthly?
Yes. The Pre-Authorized Tax (PAT) Payment Plan takes 12 monthly withdrawals from your chequing account, January to December. You can join during the year by paying the missed months up front.
Is there property tax help for seniors in St. Albert?
The City gives a 200 $ Senior Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Grant, credited automatically to eligible homeowners 65+ who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement. The Province also offers the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program.
What is the deadline to appeal a 2026 St. Albert assessment?
July 27, 2026 (60 days after the notice of assessment date). The complaint fee is 50 $ for residential properties with three or fewer units.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Current Tax Rates (2026 rates, Bylaw 18/2026), City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 18/2026, 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Summary of 2025 Assessment Roll & 2026 Tax Levies, Requisitions & Tax Rates, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2025 Tax Rates – Summary & Overview (presentation to Council, May 6th, 2025, City Assessor), City of St. AlbertTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Summary of 2024 Assessment Roll & 2025 Tax Levies, Requisitions & Tax Rates, City of St. AlbertTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 18/2025, 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (unsigned version posted on the City website), City of St. AlbertTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Current Tax Rates – 2022 rates, Bylaw 22/2022 (Wayback Machine capture 2022-11-09 of the City page), City of St. AlbertTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Current Tax Rates – 2023 rates, Bylaw 9/2023 (Wayback Machine capture 2023-09-26 of the City page), City of St. AlbertTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Current Tax Rates – 2024 rates, Bylaw 13/2024 (Wayback Machine capture 2024-09-26 of the City page), City of St. AlbertTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Important Dates (2026), City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ways to Pay Your Taxes, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Information for Seniors, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Assessment Appeals, City of St. AlbertTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Understanding Your 2025 Property Assessment & Taxation Notice, City of St. AlbertTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Matters Relating to Assessment and Taxation Regulation, 2018 (Alta Reg 203/2017), s. 6 Valuation date, Alberta King's PrinterTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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