Some Edmontonians will see an increase of roughly 4.96% to their municipal property tax for 2023..Edmonton property owners can expect to see their 2023 property tax notices in mailboxes or inboxes soon, as more than 400,000 notices were sent out this week..On Tuesday, Edmonton city council passed a bylaw increasing property taxes..The average household will pay around $725 in municipal taxes in 2023 for every $100,000 of assessed home value, an increase of $34 from 2022..“Every year, property taxes are the major source of revenue for the City of Edmonton,” said Stephen Leroux, director of Taxation..“Through their taxes, Edmontonians help to fund 70 municipal programs and services, including fire rescue, roadway maintenance, police and public transit. The city works hard to provide value for these tax dollars and this year we’ve gone further to explain where those tax dollars go through a brochure that will be included in every notice.”.For 2023, the city is also sending out an educational insert with every tax notice, breaking down where property taxes go and the per-day tax amount that goes to different municipal services for a typical household..A typical single-family home, assessed at $425,500, will pay $4,020 in property taxes this year. Roughly 74% — or $2,982 — will help pay for municipal programs and services and 26% — or $1,038 — will go directly to the Government of Alberta to support education..This year, nearly $2.4 billion in property taxes will be collected by the city, around $500 million of which is collected on behalf of the Government of Alberta to fund provincial education..Property owners have a variety of ways to pay..The payment deadline is June 30. Payment can be made at most banks, by phone or online banking, and by mail. The city also offers a monthly payment plan. More information on payment options is included on every tax notice..Property owners who do not receive their property tax notice by June 5 should contact 311..READ MORE: Smith meets with Sohi to discuss social disorder in Edmonton.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with the City of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi in March to discuss the social disorder which is plaguing downtown, which appears not to have affected municipal property tax assessments..Smith was joined by Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon; and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Nicholas Milliken for her meeting with Sohi.
