The tax rates for 2026 have been set in Lacombe County.
For 2026, Lacombe County has:
• reduced the residential municipal tax rate by 3.35%, to offset ongoing market rate increases,
• increased the farmland municipal tax rate by 5.0%, after many years of minimal tax increases,
• maintained the municipal non-residential and machinery and equipment tax rates at 2025 levels.
“The 2026 tax rate bylaw reflects council’s commitment to responsible budgeting and thoughtful adjustments,” said Lacombe County Reeve John Ireland.
“While we were able to reduce the County’s residential tax rate, many residents will still notice an increase on their overall tax bill due to significant increases in provincial requisitions.”
Although Lacombe County reduced its residential municipal tax rate for 2026, overall residential property taxes are increasing, primarily due to factors outside the County’s control.
• The Alberta School Foundation Fund requisition increased significantly in 2026, resulting in an increase of approximately $173 for a typical residential property.
• The Provincial RCMP Policing Levy increased as part of a provincially announced, multi-year funding adjustment. For a typical residential property, the police levy increased from $59 to $83, a $24 increase.
Combined, these increases offset reductions in the County and Lacombe Foundation tax rates.
Overall, the combined residential tax rate increased by 4.79 per cent.
“Council continues to take a measured and strategic approach to taxation,” said County Manager Tim Timmons.
“By carefully managing costs and adjusting municipal tax rates where appropriate, we are stewarding taxpayer dollars responsibly while maintaining the services and infrastructure our community relies on today and into the future.”
Property tax notices will be mailed in early May, with taxes due no later than Aug. 31, 2026.
More information about the 2026 budget, tax rates, and assessment process is available at www.lacombecounty.com/budget.
