Online Payments

Sign up for automatic withdrawals directly from your bank account. You can register for either or both of the following:

Utilities PAP

• Full utility account balance withdrawn on the 25th of each month (or next banking day if the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday).

• Application deadline: 19th of each month.

• Download the PAP Application Form Pre-Authorized Payment Program (PAP) Form

Taxes PAP

• Payments withdrawn monthly from January to December.

• An estimate of your tax levy is divided into 12 equal payments.

• First payment is withdrawn around January 10th; remaining payments are withdrawn on the 1st of each month (or next banking day)

• Application deadline: 25th of each month.

Joining Mid-Year?

You’ll need to make a catch-up payment for missed months.

Example:

• Monthly payment: $379.37

• Joining in May? Catch-up = $379.37 x 4 months = $2,276.20

Required to Enroll:

• Completed PAP application form

• A void cheque or direct withdrawal form

• Your catch-up payment

Note:
From January to May, payments are based on estimates. After mill rates are approved in May, payments are recalculated. You’ll receive a notice in December each year with your updated estimate for the upcoming year.

To calculate your catch-up payment, please email taxes@edson.caand include your property address or tax roll number.

Deadlines

• Utility PAP Deadline: 19th of each month

• Tax PAP Deadline: 25th of each month

Late applications may require additional catch-up payments and could result in late penalties.

E-Transfer

• Send payments via e-transfer to receipts@edson.ca

• Be sure to include your account number and payment details (Utility Account, Tax Roll, or Customer ID) to ensure proper application.

Online Banking

• Add Town of Edson as a bill payee (may appear as "Edson (Town of)").

• Log into your bank’s portal and navigate to make a bill payment. Choose a Town of Edson payee option. Some banks list this as Edson (Town of). Enter your account number:

  • Utility Account: The utility account number specified in your invoice. Make sure to include the entire 8-digit number, including zeroes, but do not enter the decimal point (.) symbol.

  • Tax Roll: Your tax roll number is your account number. If your tax roll number is less than 8 digits, please include zeroes at the beginning of your roll number so it appears like the following example: 00001234.

  • Customer Account: : Use your customer ID shown on your invoice. This ID consists of four letters and three numbers. Example: ABCD123.

Online Credit Card (OptionPay)

• Pay by credit card through OptionPay (service fees apply).

In-Person

• Visit the Civic Centre at 605 – 50th Street, Edson, AB
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

• After hours: Use the secure drop box at the front door (bottom left-hand side).

Mail a Cheque

• Mail to:
  Town of Edson
  Box 6300, Edson, AB T7E 1T7

• If you are using this method to pay a tax certificate, please scan the cheque and send a copy to taxes@edson.ca along with your request details to receive your tax certificate.