Ways to Pay Your Taxes

Credit Card Payments
You can now choose to pay your tax bills by credit card through the secure online portal MyCity or in person at St. Albert Place. A 2.10 per cent service fee is in place for tax payments made via credit card, which you will be notified of when completing your transaction. As this is an optional payment method, you can accept the service fee or an alternative payment option. The service fee is included in the transaction for cost recovery purposes only.
E-billing has also arrived!
Ditch the paper property assessment and tax notice and have it delivered to your inbox instead.
To take advantage of these new options, register online at MyCity with your roll number and access code from your last tax bill.

Available Methods

1. Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan

The Pre-Authorized Tax (PAT) Payment Plan allows for the payment of property taxes in 12 monthly instalments from January to December. If enrollment occurs after January, payment of the installments for the months from January to the start of regular withdrawals is required up front.

2. Through Your Bank

Property tax payments can be made at most financial institutions through internet or phone banking, or by visiting your local branch. For online and phone payments, create a new 'payee' by searching for 'City of St. Albert Taxes' and use the tax roll number from your notice as the account number. Allow at least three business days for processing.

3. Online Credit Card Payments

You can use your credit card to pay through our Online Payments portal(fees apply). The required tax roll number and access code are available from your current tax notice.

For In-Person and Mailed Payments
Please have your tax bill remittance portion on hand or included with your payment when paying in person or by mail. All cheques should be payable to the City of St. Albert. Postdated cheques are acceptable.

4. In-Person at St. Albert Place

Our customer service counter on the main floor of City Hall is open from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..

If paying in person by credit or debit card, please ensure the daily limit on your card allows for the transaction amount.

5. After Hours Mail Slot at St. Albert Place

Outside normal business hours, you can drop off your payment through the mail slot on the right-hand side of the front doors at St. Albert Place. Do not deposit cash.

6. Mail a Cheque

Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before the due date. Note that receipts for tax payments are only provided upon request.

Penalties for Non-Payment of Taxes

Penalties for non-payment of taxes are prescribed under Bylaw 38/2019.

Penalties are imposed on any portion of current year taxes remaining outstanding as of June 30, on the following dates and at the specified non-compounded rates:

July 1: four per cent (4%)
August 1: six per cent (6%)
October 1: six per cent (6%)

Taxes and penalties remaining unpaid after December 31 of the year they were levied become tax arrears. Penalties are imposed on tax arrears on the following dates and at the specified compounded rates:

January 1: six per cent (6%)
April 1: six per cent (6%)
July 1: six per cent (6%)

When the date of imposition of a penalty falls on a statutory holiday or weekend, the penalty shall be applied on the first business day following the holiday or weekend that the City is open for business.

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Last edited: April 30, 2025

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