The Town of Edson issues an annual combined tax and assessment notice to all property owners during the month of May each year. This notice contains the levy for municipal tax as well as the school tax levy which is collected on behalf of the Province.
Taxation and Assessment Pamphlet
Property Assessment and Taxation Presentation
On May 1st, 2018, Council gave three readings to the 2018 Mill Rate Bylaw 2216. The Town of Edson’s overall taxable assessment has decreased slightly by 0.96%. This taxable assessment is used to generate the taxation revenue and is what drives the mill rate calculations for Municipal taxes, School, and Evergreens (seniors) Requisitions. While the Municipal taxes for 2018 is set at a 1.9% increase, the decrease in taxable assessment has led to a slight increase in the municipal residential and non-residential mill rates.
2018 Residential Mill rates:
Municipal mill rate – 5.4640 mills (2017 mill rate – 5.3205 mills)
Evergreens Foundation mill rate – 0.3739 mills (2017 mill rate – 0.3276 mills)
School mill rate - 2.5921 mills (2017 mill rate – 2.5619 mills)
2018 Total Combined mill rate – 8.43 mills (2017 mill rate – 8.21 mills)
2018 Non-residential Mill rates:
Municipal mill rate – 13.6291 mills (2017 mill rate – 13.2060 mills)
Evergreens Foundation mill rate – 0.3739 mills (2017 mill rate – 0.3276 mills)
School mill rate - 3.7970 mills (2017 mill rate –3.8564 mills)
2018 Total Combined mill rate – 17.80 mills (2017 mill rate – 17.39 mills)
2018 Designated Industrial Property rate:
DIP mill rate - 0.0341 mills (2017 mill rate - n/a, introduced in 2018)
Market value assessment has been recognized around the world since the 1970s. It is considered to be the most fair and transparent manner to distribute property taxes.
The market value of residential properties is calculated through a method known as mass appraisal.
Your property assessment notice indicates the Town’s estimate of your property’s market value—the amount it would have sold for in the open market—on July 1 of the previous year. And, it is adjusted for any changes in physical condition recorded by December 31. Provincial legislation establishes these dates and requires that property assessed values be estimated every year.
To ensure assessed values are fair and accurate, they are reviewed at three levels:
*This is a unique year within the Town of Edson as a new assessor has been named after having utilized the same firm for many years. There have been some large adjustments, both increases and decreases, to bring assessments closer to actual market value.
Your tax bill arrives in May and property tax payments are due by June 30.
Those with concerns regarding assessment are encouraged to contact the Town’s assessor first. If still unsatisfied, please contact the Town Office for details on the appeal process.
Payment Options: A monthly pre-authorized payment plan by automatic bank withdrawals is available for your convenience. The monthly plan runs from January to December each year. Contact the Finance Department by December 1st of the preceding year to enroll for the following tax year. Lump sum payments may be made at the Civic Centre, internet banking or through the mail by June 30th of the current tax year.
If you have appealed your current year property assessment, payment in full is still required by June 30th to avoid penalty. In the event that your appeal is successful an adjustment will be made and a refund will be issued to you.
Late Payment Penalty: There are three important dates to remember when it comes to tax penalties. On January 1st and July 1st any outstanding balance on your tax account is subject to a 6% penalty. On August 1st a 6% late payment change will be applied to the current year’s taxes.
For specific assessment information please contact the Town of Edson Assessor:
Compass Assessment Consultants Inc.
Aaron Steblyk
Phone: 1-800-251-9711
Fax: (780) 466-5406
Assessor email
For all inquiries regarding your property tax and school support contact:
Tax Clerk Phone: (780) 723-4401
Fax: (780) 723-8617
Tax Clerk email
