Ways to Pay Your Taxes
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. As a participant in the Pre-Authorized Tax payment plan, your monthly payment is revised in June of each year. Adjustments required as a result of the annual levy are spread over the last seven payments of the year.
2. In-Person at St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert AB
Main floor, City Hall (Monday to Friday during normal business hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Credit cards are not accepted for payment of taxes. If paying in person by debit card, please ensure the daily limit on your card allows for the transaction amount.
3. By Mail (5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert AB T8N 3Z9)
Cheques should be made payable to the City of St. Albert. Receipt for payment of taxes provided upon request only. Must be postmarked on or before the due date.
4. At City Hall Through the Mail Slot
Outside of normal business hours, you can drop off your payment through the mail slot located on the right-hand side of the front doors at St. Albert Place. Cheques only please (do not deposit cash).
Note: Please include your tax bill remittance portion with your payment when paying in-person or by mail. Cheques should be payable to the City of St. Albert. For your convenience, a postdated cheque is acceptable.
5. At Participating Financial Institutions
City of St. Albert Property Tax payments are accepted at most financial institutions via in-branch banking and ATM. Allow at least 3 business days for processing.
6. By Telephone or Internet Banking
Create a new 'payee' by searching 'City of St. Albert' Taxes. Your tax roll number from your current tax notice is your account number. Allow at least 3 business days for processing.
Questions about your taxes?
- Contact us at 780-459-1516 or taxation@stalbert.ca
- To access your account online, sign up for MyCity
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 percent (4%)
- August 1: six percent (6%)
- October 1: six percent (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 percent (6%)
- April 1: six percent (6%)
- July 1: six percent (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: July 4, 2023