Red Deer County council finalizes 2026 tax rates

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“Due to increased property assessment values and rising Provincial requisitions, ratepayers will notice higher tax bills this year,” said Jeremy Graves, corporate services director.

“Red Deer County is committed to ensuring those tax dollars continue to support quality services, pertinent infrastructure, and meaningful programming for the central region.”

Mayor Brent Ramsay says the bylaw is responsible and mindful of affordability.

“We understand property owners are already facing rising costs, and we recognize the added impact of provincial increases to Education Funding and the Provincial Police Funding Model,” he said.

“The increase to the farmland mill rate will keep pace with inflation and support the cost of Agricultural Services delivered in the County; strong growth in Red Deer County is helping reduce the need for costly mill rate increases.”

Taxes are due on June 30, and a 6 per cent penalty will be applied to any unpaid balance on July 1, November 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027. If you are currently enrolled in the county’s Monthly Tax Installment Plan, no additional payment is required at this time.