Understanding property taxes is crucial for homeowners in Leduc.
Property taxes are one of the various revenue sources available to the City of Leduc to pay for municipal services. The City of Leduc provides guidelines on how taxes are calculated, payment options, and important deadlines.
Residents can pay property taxes through online banking, in-person at the Civic Centre, or by mail. A Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is available, allowing homeowners to break down their annual tax bill into monthly payments. The deadline for the full annual tax payment is June 30. Late payment penalties are charged beginning July 1.
To enroll, complete an application form and provide a void cheque or pre-authorized form from your bank. Please note the payment is an estimate based on the previous year’s taxes until you receive the tax notice in May.
Each May, property owners receive an annual tax notice detailing their assessed property value and the corresponding tax amount due. This ensures that taxes are equitably distributed among residential and non-residential property owners. Property taxes support critical local services, such as public safety and community programs.
It’s crucial for homeowners to keep the City informed of any changes to their mailing address or banking information to ensure they receive all important notifications.
The City’s Assessors conduct property assessments annually. The assessed value is used to help determine your property taxes.
Assessment notices are mailed each January. Homeowners can review their property assessments and appeal before the deadline listed on their Assessment Notice if they believe their property has been inaccurately valued. The assessment process is designed to be fair and transparent.
Annual property assessments establish the fair market value of properties. These assessments consider property type, size, location, and current market trends. To help residents understand their tax obligations, the City offers a Leduc Tax Calculator, found below. This tool allows homeowners to estimate their property taxes based on assessed values and current tax rates, providing greater clarity on expected costs.
The property tax calculator can help you estimate your upcoming property taxes, based on your property’s assessed value.
If you are unsure of your property’s assessed value, you can look it up using the city’s property search tool.
Note: This calculator is meant to be used for information purposes only. The calculation does not include any penalties, local improvement levies or outstanding taxes owed from previous years.
Note: This calculator uses the 2024 property tax rate to calculate the estimate. To confirm your actual property taxes owing, please contact property taxes by email or 780-980-7105.
This Alberta provincial program allows eligible seniors to defer their property taxes on their primary residence, helping those on fixed incomes by delaying payment until the property is sold. Interest on deferred amounts is managed by the Alberta government. For further details, please refer to the program details online.
To qualify for the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program, you must:
Be 65 years or older
Be an Alberta resident
Own a residential property in Alberta
Have a minimum of 25 per cent equity in your home
| Residential Tax Rates | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 7.5303 | 7.5478 |
| Education | 2.3869 | 2.3830 |
| Leduc Housing Foundation | 0.0256 | 0.0239 |
| TOTALS: | 9.9428 | 9.9547 |
| Non-residential Tax Rates | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 9.4819 | 9.6152 |
| Education | 3.4647 | 3.4487 |
| Leduc Housing Foundation | 0.0256 | 0.0239 |
| TOTALS: | 12.9722 | 13.088 |
Tax certificates show the status of a property’s taxes, detailing outstanding amounts, penalties, and payments. These are typically requested during property sales to confirm that taxes are up to date.
If you are new to The City of Leduc’s Virtual City Hall, please email [email protected] with your firm name, address, and phone number to request a username and instructions.
Contact the tax department at (780)-980-7105 or [email protected].
Residents can sign up to receive their annual assessment and tax notices electronically via email. Additionally, if residents also have a VCH account, all electronic communications that have been sent will be saved in VCH.
If you think your assessment isn’t fair in relation to similar properties, or you suspect an error, contact the assessment department at (780)-980-7105 to discuss the issue with your assessor. If you still have concerns, you may file a formal complaint to be heard by either the Local or the Composite Assessment Review Board.
A complaint must be filed using the Government of Alberta Assessment Review Board Complaint Form within 60 days after the notice of assessment date. You can also pick up the form from the Leduc Civic Centre.
TIPP is a pre-authorized monthly payment plan that divides your yearly taxes into 12 payments, beginning in January, but you can sign up for TIPP anytime! The first four payments in the tax year are estimated and are applied to the taxes. The remaining balance is then divided equally over the last eight months of the year (May – December). The new payment amount is effective in the May withdrawal and will be printed on the tax notice for your records.
To change your bank account information, download the TIPP Change Request Form. Email the completed form to [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent to you. Alternatively, you can submit the completed form by mail or in person (see FAQ above for details). Changes to banking information need to be submitted before the 15th day of the month.
Please email [email protected] to submit any mailing address changes. We recommend that you also change your mailing address at Land Titles – Service Alberta.
In the City of Leduc, we have both Public and Star Catholic School Districts. When you purchase property in Leduc, you are required by the Province to complete the School Support Notice which directs your property taxes to either school district. This will be in effect for next year.
We offer a payment plan to assist if you have tax arrears or outstanding taxes. Please contact the Tax Department at (780)-980-7105 or [email protected]. Each case is considered individually.