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Municipal property taxes are critical to funding local government activities.

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Tax Rate Bylaw 2026-03 was approved by Council on April 8th, 2026.

This page illustrates the tax calculations and breaks down operating and capital expenditures, debt repayment, and transfers from the 2026 Budget. You can also view & download this information in PDF format by clicking the link below.

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Revenue Utilization Breakdown

Based on the tax rates set out in the Bylaw, the MD of Lesser Slave River will generate $33,294,744 in taxation revenue. Of this revenue:

  • $26,085,214 (78%) will be used for Municipal purposes;
  • $6,315,457 (19%) is for the requisitions associated with Alberta Education;
  • $714,346 (2%) is for the Seniors’ Foundations;
  • $134,465 (0.4%) is for Designated Industrial Properties Requisition; and
  • $45,262 (0.1%) is an allowance for requisition collection.

Breakdown of Tax Rates by Property Class

CLASS I

Residential

CLASS II

Non-Residential
/Linear

CLASS III

Farmland

CLASS IV

Machinery
& Equipment

General Municipal

2.5369

12.6842

9.1195

12.6842

Seniors Foundation

0.2808

0.2808

0.2808

0.2808

Education Requisition

2.7969

3.7698

2.7969

0.0000

Designated Industrial Properties Requisition

0.0000

0.0728

0.0000

0.0728

Allowance for Requisition Collection

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0000

COMBINED TAX RATE

5.6363

16.8323

12.2219

13.0378

Example of Average Residential Bill

2025-2026 Comparison

TAXATION YEAR

2025

2026

Assessed value of land and improvements (average home)

$331,105

$331,105

Tax Rate

5.4884

5.6363

TOTAL TAX LEVY (assessed value x tax rate/1,000)

$1,817.24

$1,817.24

*Please note that there was no change to the General Municipal Tax Rates.

Property Assessment Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding assessed values on property, please contact the MD Taxation Department at 780-849-4888. Administration will forward all information to Accurate Assessment, and they will be in contact to discuss further.

Assessment Concern Open House

Our assessors will be available at the MD Administration Office on June 10th, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Stop by with your questions or concerns, they’ll be happy to help clarify anything you need.

Important Dates

  • Tax assessment appeal deadline: June 29, 2026
  • Tax due date: June 30, 2026

2026 Budgeted Expenses by Department

DEPARTMENT

AMOUNT

Administration

$4,638,204

Protective Services

$1,499,262

Roads, Fleet and Infrastructure

$8,718,198

Utilities & Waste Management

$4,555,186

Planning and Development

$769,579

Community Services

$833,204

FCSS

$112,754

Council & Elections

$685,717

Agriculture

$863,190

Education Requisition

$6,315,457

Seniors Requisition

$714,346

Designated Industrial Property - AMA

$134,465

Police Requisition

$320,000

Airport Requisition

$180,000

Regional Program Requisitions

$1,214,987

TOTAL EXPENSES

$31,554,549

Education Requisition Increase

The Education Requisition for the current tax year has increased by 37%. This increase is set by the province to support local education funding and is reflected in the overall property tax calculation.

2026 Capital Fund Expenditures

PROJECT TYPE

AMOUNT

Roads and Bridges

$1,637,813

Water and Sewer Infrastructure

$8,566,053

Facilities and Buildings

$1,532,763

Vehicles and Equipment

$1,605,000

Recreation and Infrastructure

$78,730

Flood Mitigation

$107,898

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$15,528,257

Tax Penalty

A tax penalty is applied to any outstanding taxes. The application process of the penalties is illustrated below.

DATE

PENALTY

July 1, 2026

6% 2026 unpaid taxes

October 1, 2026

6% 2026 unpaid taxes

January 2, 2027

12% total balance owing

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