Property Taxes
What Are Property Taxes?
Each year, the MD of Bighorn No. 8 Council and Administration determine the cost and the municipal budget required to provide local services, including but not limited to:
- Bylaw Enforcement
- Community & Social Services
- Park Maintenance
- Library Resources
- Protective Services (Fire, Police)
- Planning for Future Infrastructure
- Road Construction & Maintenance (snow clearing, resurfacing, etc.)
When Are Tax Notices Sent and Due?
The annual Property Taxes Notices will be mailed in May 2022 and are due June 30, 2022.
Your tax bill includes municipal taxes, education taxes, police tax and senior foundation requisitions. Only the municipal taxes are retained by the Municipal District to help pay for municipal services. Click on Tax Information Brochure for more details.
If you have any questions regarding your tax notice please contact us via email at finance@mdbighorn.ca.
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What Types of Taxes Are Collected?
The following charts show how much of each tax dollar goes to each type of tax.9
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Paying Your Taxes
In order to avoid late penalties, take advantage of the many ways in which to pay your taxes on time.
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Penalties
Reminder notices are mailed out to property owners who have outstanding taxes, in September of each year.
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Tax Certificates
If you require a tax certificate, click on the title and it will bring you to the tax certificate online form.
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Tax Rate Bylaw
Read about the Tax Rate Bylaw for your municipal tax rates.
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Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
The Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program is a provincial program that allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes.
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Declare Provincial School Support
All property owners are required to pay education taxes, whether they have children or not.