Town of Nobleford

Property Taxes

The Town of Nobleford collects municipal property taxes to fund a wide range of essential services, including road construction and maintenance, recreational and leisure programs, agricultural services, emergency services, and utilities such as water.

In addition to funding local services, the Town is also required by the provincial government to collect specific requisitions, such as those for education and senior programs, on its behalf. These amounts are included in your property tax rate and are remitted directly to the Province.

Under the Municipal Government Act, municipalities are responsible for collecting property taxes to support both municipal operations and provincial education funding. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of your property, as determined through the property assessment process. It’s important to note that property taxes are not a direct fee for specific services, but rather a way to fairly distribute the cost of municipal services and programs across the community.

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2025 Property Tax Brochure

E-Billing

The Town of Nobleford offers utility users the option to receive their tax notices immediately to their inbox through E-Notices. You may enroll in E-Notices at anytime by submitting the E-Consent Form to the Town Officer either in-person, by mail, or by emailing it to admin@nobleford.ca

Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)

Monthly penalty-exempt pre-authorized property tax payment plans are available. The TIPP is a program which allows you to pay your property tax on a monthly basis instead of one payment in June.  

How does it work?

For the first six (6) months of the current year, the taxpayer shall make a monthly payment equivalent to one twelfth (1/12 ) of the estimated tax as determined by the Tax Collector. For the second six (6) months of the current year, the taxpayer shall make monthly payments equivalent to one sixth (1/6) of the balance of the tax levy for the current year, (i.e.: after the deduction of payments for the first six months). All payments are due on or before the first day of each month. You may sign up at anytime, though the most ideal time is before January, to ensure all TIPPs are processed on time. You must resign the consent form every year.

Click here for the application form.

Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

The Government of Alberta has implemented the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program. The voluntary program allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their residential property taxes, including the education tax portion. This is done through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta. If you are eligible, the Province will pay your residential property taxes directly to the Town of Nobleford on your behalf. For more information on eligibility and loan details, please click the link below.

 Alberta.ca/Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Understanding Property Assessment

Property assessment is the process of assigning a dollar value to a property for the purpose of taxation. In Alberta, property taxes are based on the ad valorem principle, which means “according to value.” Simply put, the higher the assessed value of a property, the higher the amount of property tax paid.

Most properties in Alberta are assessed using the market value standard. Market value is defined as the price a property would reasonably sell for on the open market, between a willing buyer and a willing seller, after adequate time and exposure.

To determine market value, assessors collect and analyze sales data from similar properties in the area. This statistical information helps ensure that assessments reflect fair and equitable values based on actual market conditions.

Nobleford's assessments are prepared by Benchmark Assessment Consultants Inc. 

Assessment Appeals

Property owners have the right to question or appeal their property assessment. To support fairness and transparency, the Municipal Government Act outlines a formal complaints and appeals process for those who have concerns about their assessment.

Any assessed person, taxpayer, or an authorized representative may file a complaint. If an agent is filing on behalf of a property owner for a fee, they must have written authorization to act on the owner's behalf.

If ownership of a property changes while an assessment complaint is in progress, the new owner becomes the complainant and assumes the right to continue with the appeal before the assessment review board.

Mill Rates

Each year, Town Council sets the mill rates through a bylaw to determine how much tax revenue needs to be collected. A mill rate is the rate applied to your property's assessed value to calculate your annual property tax.

The term "mill" refers to one-tenth of a cent ($0.001). Your mill rate represents the amount of tax payable for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

For example, with a combined residential mill rate of 5.00, a property assessed at $1,000 would result in a tax levy of $5.00.

Bylaw 705 (2025 Mill Rate Bylaw)