Each year, the County calculates how much money is needed to run these services. It then subtracts other income, such as licences, permits and grants. The remaining amount is what must be collected through property taxes. You can learn more about how property taxes are calculated by watching the video below.
Sturgeon County mails property tax notices in late May each year.
Property taxes must be paid by the last business day of June to avoid late payment penalties. Penalties are charged according to the Property Tax Penalty Bylaw.
If your taxes are not paid on time, the following penalties will apply:
- 6% of the current tax levy on July 1 of the current tax year
- 6% of the current tax levy on August 1 of the current tax year
- 12% of the total unpaid balance on March 1 of the following tax year
Any unpaid property taxes from previous years will also receive a 12% penalty on March 1 of the following tax year.
Understanding your property tax bill
For a typical home assessed at $500,000 year over year, the average municipal property tax bill in 2026 is about $3,312. This includes taxes charged by the municipality, as well as taxes charged by the province, as detailed below.
Where your municipal taxes go
Municipal Taxes
Just over half of the taxes you pay support services provided directly by Sturgeon County, including:
- Fire and enforcement services
- Road maintenance and waste management
- Parks and infrastructure
- Community supports
2026 municipal property tax increase
On April 14, 2026, Sturgeon County Council approved the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw. Residential property taxes will increase by 0.7%, while property taxes for businesses will increase by 3.57%.
Provincial Downloading
Nearly half of your property taxes pay for services managed by the Government of Alberta.
These amounts are not controlled by Sturgeon County. The County collects the funds and passes them on to the appropriate organizations.
Costs downloaded by the province include:
Education Property Tax
The Education Property Tax is set by the Government of Alberta. Sturgeon County collects this tax and sends it to the province to help fund Alberta’s education system.
All property owners must pay this tax, including:
- Residential and non‑residential property owners
- Seniors
- Property owners without children in school
This year, the province has increased the education tax by 10%.
More details, including a fact sheet, are available on the Government of Alberta website. For questions regarding the education tax, connect with the Government of Alberta Education Property Tax Line at 780-422-7125 or taxprogramdelivery@gov.ab.ca.
Seniors’ housing
The seniors’ housing requisition is set by Homeland Housing, a public, not‑for‑profit organization that provides housing and care to people across Alberta. This is a provincial service led by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services.
Sturgeon County collects this tax and forwards it to Homeland Housing to support low‑ and moderate‑income seniors, individuals and families.
Provincial policing
By 2030, policing costs downloaded by the province onto municipalities will increase by 78%.
Designated Industrial Property Tax
The Designated Industrial Property (DIP) tax rate is set each year by the Government of Alberta and applies to all designated industrial properties.
Sturgeon County collects the tax and sends it to the province.
Payment Options
Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
The Tax Installment Payment Plan allows property owners in Sturgeon County to pay their property tax in monthly installments rather than a single payment.
Pay in person at County Centre
Pay in person at County Centre:
9613 100 St.
Morinville, Alberta
T8R 1L9
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Cheque or money order
- Make cheque or money order payable to Sturgeon County
- Sign and accurately complete your cheque, as Sturgeon County is not responsible for errors and/or omissions.
- Post‑dated cheques must be dated by the due date or earlier to avoid penalty.
- Debit card
Drop off – 24 hour deposit box
Located in front of Sturgeon County Centre
9613 100 St.
Morinville, Alberta
T8R 1L9
Deposit payment before midnight of the due date to meet the payment deadline. Do not deposit cash.
Make cheque or money order payable to Sturgeon County. Cheques (including post‑dated cheques) must be dated for the due date or earlier to avoid penalty. Sign and accurately complete your cheque, as Sturgeon County is not responsible for errors and/or omissions. Enclose the remittance portion of your bill(s) and write the property roll number(s) on your cheque.
Mail your cheque or money order to:
9613 100 St.
Morinville, Alberta
T8R 1L9
- Do not send cash in the mail.
- Make cheque or money order payable to Sturgeon County.
- Sign and accurately complete your cheque, as Sturgeon County is not responsible for errors and/or omissions.
- Enclose the remittance portion of your bill(s) and write the property roll number(s) on your cheque.
- The effective date of mailed payments received after the due date will be the date of the Canada Post postmark. The Canada Post postmark must be dated on or before the due date to avoid late payment penalties. If the Canada Post postmark is absent or illegible, the effective date of payment will be the date received.
- The imprint of a postage meter is not accepted as proof of the mail date.
Credit card
Third parties are not affiliated with Sturgeon County, and it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to understand and decide to accept or reject service fees and processing timelines to ensure Sturgeon County receives the payment by the due date.
Pay through your bank
Payments can be made in person or online through most financial institutions (banks, trusts, credit unions, etc.). It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to understand and decide to accept or reject service fees and processing timelines to ensure Sturgeon County receives the payment by the due date.
Property tax payments can be made through most chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, and Alberta Treasury Branches. Know your bank’s policies regarding the effective date of payment. It’s important to pay at least three business days prior to the property tax payment due date to meet the payment deadline and avoid a late payment penalty. Please keep in mind that most bank transactions are based on Eastern Standard Time.
Add Sturgeon County as a payee
Search keywords: “Sturgeon County” and select the payee name closest to “Sturgeon County, tax”. Can’t find Sturgeon County as a payee or are unsure which payee to select? Contact your bank for more information.
The account number is the roll number on your property tax bill entered without spaces or dashes.
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