The province of Alberta is conducting a property reassessment, evaluating properties based on their market value as of July 1, 2024. Ensuring your property is assessed accurately will help you plan for potential changes in your property tax obligation and avoid the risk overpaying.
In Alberta, property assessment is primarily the responsibility of the municipalities. Prepared annually and mailed out early in the year, property occupants across the province of Alberta should be aware of the following time frames in anticipation of their property assessment notices:
Property assessment processes and timelines can vary across different municipalities. For detailed information regarding the assessment process, deadlines, or any specific inquiries about your municipality, please contact a BDO property tax professional directly.
Each year, each respective assessing authority reassesses all properties within its boundaries. This process is known as an annual assessment cycle, aimed at ensuring property assessments accurately reflect the current conditions in the real estate market as of a specified valuation date.
Your total annual property tax liability is determined by multiplying your property’s assessed value by the tax rate in your jurisdiction.
If you are an industrial or commercial property occupant, or a multi-residential property owner, it is important to ensure that your property is assessed accurately. Overvalued assessments are common and can result in higher property taxes, which can lead to an inflated bottom line, impacting cash flow and profitability.
How BDO can help
Our property tax professionals can review your property assessment to ensure it is fair and accurate. If there are any discrepancies, we can work with the respective authorities to have your assessment corrected which can result in a lower property tax burden.
The information in this publication is current as of August 13, 2024.
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