Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) is 5.1257 mills (0.5126% of assessed value), down 4.2% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $2,563 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.5126%
- 5.1257 mills
- Change from 2025
- −4.2%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 13 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $2,563
- Example value, before credits
Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMWB municipal - Urban Service Area (Fort McMurray), Residential and Farm Property | Municipal | 2.3152 | 0.2315% | 45.2% | $1,158 | 1 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund / Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District #32 (Residential and Farm Property) | Education | 2.7882 | 0.2788% | 54.4% | $1,394 | 1 |
| Rotary House requisition (seniors lodge, Alberta Housing Act) | Other levies | 0.0223 | 0.0022% | 0.4% | $11 | 1 |
| Total | 5.1257 | 0.5126% | 100% | $2,563 |
Bylaw rates are decimal fractions of assessed value; shown here in mills (x1000, no rounding). Headline = Fort McMurray Urban Service Area, 'Residential and Farm Property'. The same education rate applies to Alberta School Foundation Fund and Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District #32 supporters. The bylaw has a higher urban 'Other Residential Property' municipal rate (apartments) and does not publish a combined total. Bylaw 26/010 (third reading April 28, 2026): urban residential municipal 0.0023152, ASFF 0.0027882, Rotary House 0.0000223; rural residential municipal 0.0015248; urban other residential 0.0062212. The Apr 30, 2026 news release says Council approved the bylaw with no changes to municipal tax rates.
Rates differ by area of Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray). The table shows the main area. Other areas in 2026:
- Rural Service Area (outside the Fort McMurray Urban Service Area): Only the municipal rate differs; the education and requisition rates in the bylaw are imposed in both the Rural and Urban Service Areas.
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.
Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.0006 mills | 0.5001% | — |
| 2023 | 4.6993 mills | 0.4699% | −6.0% |
| 2024 | 4.8263 mills | 0.4826% | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 5.3514 mills | 0.5351% | +10.9% |
| 2026 | 5.1257 mills | 0.5126% | −4.2% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMWB municipal - Urban Service Area (Fort McMurray), Residential and Farm Property | 2.2923 | 2.2923 | 2.3152 | 2.3152 | 2.3152 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund / Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District #32 (Residential and Farm Property) | 2.6744 | 2.3797 | 2.478 | 3.006 | 2.7882 |
| Ayabaskaw House requisition (Alberta Housing Act) | 0.0009 | — | — | — | — |
| Rotary House requisition (seniors lodge, Alberta Housing Act) | 0.033 | 0.0273 | 0.0331 | 0.0302 | 0.0223 |
Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesWood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)'s total residential rate of 0.5126% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) | 2026 | 0.5126% | $2,563 |
| Airdrie | 2026 | 0.6884% | $3,442 |
| St. Albert | 2026 | 1.1077% | $5,538 |
| Grande Prairie | 2026 | 1.2166% | $6,083 |
| Medicine Hat | 2026 | 0.9550% | $4,775 |
| Lethbridge | 2026 | 1.0502% | $5,251 |
| Strathcona County | 2026 | 0.7277% | $3,639 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
One annual payment. Property tax notices are sent in May and payment is due on the last business day in June; the 2026 deadline was Tuesday, June 30, 2026. If you have not received your tax notice by June 10, contact Pulse (780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663).
Late payment: Current-year balance: 3% on July 1, 7% on September 1, 3% on November 1. Arrears (prior years): 2% on July 1, 2% on September 1, 2% on November 1, 9% on January 1. Simple penalties on the current-year balance; compound penalties on arrears.
Look up or pay your bill
Property owners can log in at taxassessment.rmwb.ca (Owner Login) to view details or reprint their property assessment or tax notice; a public Assessment Search and a Tax Estimator Calculator are also available.
Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) official property tax page
Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP): automatic monthly withdrawals from your chequing account on the first of each month (apply at pay.rmwb.ca or with the TIPP form and a VOID cheque; changes/cancellation at least 10 business days before the next withdrawal; if you cancel, all unpaid taxes become due immediately). Credit card through RMWB's Online Payment Portal (pay.rmwb.ca; third-party convenience fee). Internet banking with the Tax Account Number or Tax Roll Number; in person at any Canadian chartered bank, ATB or Servus Credit Union. In person at Jubilee Centre or rural contact offices (cash, debit or cheque; no credit card in person). Mail cheques, money orders or certified drafts to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, 9909 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 (postmarked by the due date). Through your mortgage company.
From Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)'s official property tax pages (sources 6, 8). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Assessment and Taxation (municipal assessor). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
2026 Property Assessment Notices were mailed on February 11, 2026, based on a valuation date of July 1, 2025 and physical condition on December 31, 2025. Contact Pulse to speak with an assessor during the customer review period. If that does not resolve it, file a written complaint with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board on the ARB Complaint Form with the filing fee shown on your notice; the 2026 deadline was 4:30 p.m. on April 20, 2026. You must be the assessed owner (or an authorized agent). The Municipality states that property tax bills cannot be disputed.
Rebates, credits and programs in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)
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.
Property Tax Relief (Council Policy FIN-280)
Guides Council's discretionary power under section 347 of the Municipal Government Act to grant property tax cancellations, reductions, refunds and deferrals. Owners apply on the Property Tax Relief Form to the Taxation Branch; Council decides case by case. Run by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Taxation Branch / Council).
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.
Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)?
The total residential property tax rate in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) for 2026 is 5.1257 mills, which is 0.5126% of assessed value. It is made up of RMWB municipal - Urban Service Area (Fort McMurray), Residential and Farm Property (2.3152 mills), Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund / Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District #32 (Residential and Farm Property) (2.7882 mills), Rotary House requisition (seniors lodge, Alberta Housing Act) (0.0223 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $2,563 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) property taxes due in 2026?
Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Tax notices were mailed in May, and late penalties apply to unpaid balances after that date.
What is the 2026 residential tax rate in Fort McMurray?
Bylaw 26/010 sets the urban residential municipal rate at 0.0023152 and the residential education rate at 0.0027882. A Rotary House requisition of 0.0000223 is added. Rural Service Area homes have a municipal rate of 0.0015248 instead.
Did Wood Buffalo raise municipal tax rates in 2026?
No. Council approved the 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw on April 28, 2026 with no changes to municipal tax rates.
What are the late payment penalties in Wood Buffalo?
On the current-year balance: 3% on July 1, 7% on September 1 and 3% on November 1. Arrears are charged 2% on each of those dates and 9% on January 1.
How do I appeal my Wood Buffalo assessment?
Talk to an assessor through Pulse first. If that doesn't resolve it, file an Assessment Review Board complaint with the fee shown on your notice. The 2026 deadline was 4:30 p.m. on April 20, 2026.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Bylaw No. 26/010 - 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 25/010 - 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 24/007 - 2024 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 23/006 - 2023 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 22/004 - 2022 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs), Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (hosted by Alberta Municipal Affairs)Tax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Assessments, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Council approves 2026 Property Tax Bylaw with no increase to municipal tax rates (news release, Apr 30, 2026), Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Council Policy FIN-280 Property Tax Relief, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw No. 22/004 - 2022 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (RMWB posted copy), Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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