Assessment & Taxes

What Are Property Taxes?

Property taxes are local taxes that fund essential municipal services such as:

  • Road maintenance
  • Snow removal
  • Waste collection
  • Fire protection
  • Community programs

In Alberta, your municipal government is responsible for:

  • Assessing the value of your property
  • Setting the local tax rates (also known as the mill rate)
  • Collecting property taxes

The amount you pay is based on your property’s assessed value multiplied by the local tax rate.

What is Property Assessment?

Property assessment is the process of assigning a dollar value to a property for taxation purposes. In Alberta, property is taxed based on the ad valorem principle, meaning “according to value.” This means the amount of property tax you pay is directly tied to your property’s assessed value.

Assessments are conducted annually in January and February by our contracted Property Assessor, Larry James of Wainwright Assessment Group.

When Will I Receive My Property Assessment and Tax Notice?

Your property assessment and tax notice will be mailed on May 15, 2025. Please check your mailbox for your notice, which will include your property’s assessed value and tax amount.

What Are My Tax Dollars Used For?

Your property taxes support essential community services, including:

  • Garbage collection
  • Water and sewer services
  • Road construction and maintenance
  • Parks and leisure facilities
  • Police and fire protection
  • Seniors’ lodges
  • Public libraries
  • Municipal administration

Who Pays Property Tax?

All owners of taxable real estate in Alberta are required to pay property taxes. This includes individuals, businesses, and farmers who own property within the municipality.

When Are My Taxes Due?

2025 property taxes are due on Wednesday, July 31st. The amount shown on your assessment and tax notice covers the municipal taxes for the period January 1 to December 31, 2025. Please ensure your payment is received by the due date to avoid penalties.

Where Do My Taxes Go?

Your property tax notice includes three separate levies, each taxed at a different rate:

  1. Municipal Levy:
    Paid directly to the Village of Myrnam, funding local infrastructure, services, and programs.
  2. School Levy:
    Collected by the Village and forwarded to the Province of Alberta for public education. The amount is based on population and tax base. Learn more about the Alberta school tax here.
  3. Eaglehill Foundation Levy:
    Collected by the Village and forwarded to the Eaglehill Foundation to support senior housing in the region.

What If I Am Late Paying My Taxes?

You have until Thursday, July 31st, 2025 to pay your taxes without penalty. If your taxes are not paid in full by this date, a 12% penalty will be applied to your current year’s balance.

Any amounts unpaid by January 1, 2026, an additional 10% penalty will be applied to the outstanding balance and any previous penalties.

Taxation Rates for the Village of Myrnam (2025)

Tax rates are based on the assessed value of your property and are calculated per thousand dollars of that value. Here’s the breakdown:

Tax ItemResidentialNon-Residential
Municipal16.0018.5173
School2.61723.9629
Lodge1.3271.327
Total19.7523.6128

Minimum Tax: $625.00

Note: In 2025, the Village of Myrnam has increased the non-residential municipal tax rate to be higher than the residential rate, following best practices from Municipal Affairs.

Can I Pay in Monthly Instalments Instead of Once a Year?

Yes! The Village of Myrnam offers a Tax Instalment Payment Program for property owners in good standing. This allows you to spread your property tax payments over 12 months rather than paying in one lump sum.

How It Works:

  • Your monthly payment is calculated by dividing your previous year’s tax levy by 12.
    (Example: If your tax levy was $1,200, your monthly payment would be $100.)
  • Payments are automatically debited from your account starting in January.

If you’re interested, complete the Tax Instalment Payment Program Application and return it to the Village of Myrnam Administration Office along with a VOID cheque and PAD Agreement.

What If I Disagree with My Property Assessment?

You can correct name or address or question your assessment without filing a complaint. Contact the Village office at 780-366-3910 or admin@myrnam.ca.

If you disagree with your property assessment, you have 60 days (Tuesday, July 22, 2025) from the date of mailing to file an appeal through the Joint Assessment Review Board (ARB).

Step 1: Ask Yourself:

  • Is the market value assessment reasonable as of December 31 of the previous year?
  • Are the property details on record correct?
  • Is my assessment equitable compared to similar properties?

You can correct name or address or question your assessment without filing a complaint. Contact the Village office at 780-366-3910 or admin@myrnam.ca.

Step 2: Contact the Assessor

For questions, contact Larry James, Assessor, at 780-842-5002.

Step 3: File a Complaint

If you’re still dissatisfied with the assessment, you may file a complaint with the Joint Assessment Review Board. Your complaint may relate to:

  • Assessment amount
  • Property classification
  • Property type
  • Taxability or exemption

You can correct name or address or question your assessment without filing a complaint. Contact the Village office at 780-366-3910 or admin@myrnam.ca.

Filing a Complaint:

Download the Complaint Form and/or Assessment Complaints Agent Authorization Form here.
Alternatively, contact the Village Office at 780-366-3910 to request a form.

Appeal Fees:

  • Single Family Residential or Farm Land: $50
  • Multi-family Residential: $100
  • Non-Residential (Commercial/Industrial): $100

Note: If your appeal is successful, the appeal fee will be refunded.

For More Information:

For more detailed information about assessments and appeals, visit Municipal Affairs.

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