You can find information and options to pay your taxes, pay invoices and bills. You can also access or set up your online payment account.
Paying Property Taxes
The County of Grande Prairie collects property taxes to help pay for services, facilities and projects in the county. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of your property and multiplying it by the appropriate tax rate. We have different tax rates for different assessment classes, including residential, non-residential, farmland, machinery and equipment and linear property.
Tax Installment Payment Plan
Make paying your property taxes easier by setting up pre-authorized monthly payments rather than paying one lump sum. In order to qualify for the Tax Installment Payment Plan your account has to be paid in full and your application must be accompanied by a void cheque or direct deposit sheet.
Complete the application form to set up your Tax Installment Payment Plan.
If you chose to end your payment plan, simply contact our tax department at 780-532-9722.
Important: The annual deadline to sign up for the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) is Dec 15. No applications for the current year will be accepted after this date.
Paying Your Bills
If you receive services from the County of Grande Prairie and are billed, you can pay your bills using the following options and find information to access your account or set up an online payment account.
If you receive services from the County of Grande Prairie and are billed, you can pay your bills using the following options and find information to access your account or set up an online payment account.
Property Tax Payment Methods
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You can set up property tax payments through online banking. Use the online banking platform from your financial institution and select the County of Grande Prairie as a Bill Payee. A listing of the County's Bill Payee's names at local banks is below. The account number you reference is the tax Roll Number found on your tax notice.
For assistance, please contact 780-532-9722 or email us. |
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When paying by credit card through My Payments, you'll need your roll number and NEW access code from your property assessment and tax notice. |
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At the County of Grande Prairie Administration building at 10001 84 Ave., Clairmont, AB by debit, cash or cheque (dated on or before the last day of June).
At your financial institution with a teller or bank machine We are open during the following hours to accept your tax payment in person: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. regular office hours and closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. |
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Mail your cheque to: County of Grande Prairie Mail should be postmarked on or before the last business day of June Cheques should be dated on or before the last business day of June |
Property Assessment and Tax Notice
Property assessment and tax notices are typically mailed out in May. Property owners who haven't received their tax notices or have recently purchased property in the County of Grande Prairie should immediately contact the County's tax office at 780-513-3968 or by email.
Not receiving your Tax/Assessment Notice is not an acceptable reason for not paying your taxes.
Tax Inquiry fees
If you wish to make a tax inquiry with the County, the fees are as follows:
Effective January 1, 2024
| Description | Fee |
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| Landowner Name and Address (in accordance with FOIP) | $5.00 each |
| Mortgage Processing Fee | $20.00 each |
| Reprint Tax Notice Fee | $10.00 each |
| Refund Cheque Fee | $30.00 each |
| Transfer Fee | $25.00 each |
Payments can be made in person at our administration building or by phone: 780-532-9722.
Landowner Name and Address (in accordance with FOIP only)
Updating account information with the County of Grande Prairie, such as name(s), telephone number, or address. For more information click here
Fee: $5.00
Mortgage Processing Fee
Ratepayer requests that the County contact their mortgage company to add mortgage interest to their County account.
Fee: $20.00 each
No fee is charged by the County if the ratepayer contacts their mortgage company on their own.
Reprint Tax Notice Fee
Printing a copy of a tax notice, provided in person or by email.
Fee: $10.00 each
Refund Cheque Fee
Request for refund of a credit balance on an account.
Fee: $30.00 each
There is no fee to leave credit in the account to go against the tax levy for the next year.
Transfer Fee
When the ratepayer pays an incorrect account, a fee will be charged to move the funds to the correct account.
Fee: $25.00 each