Remember, it is the responsibility of the property owner to keep your contact information on your accounts with the Town of Crossfield up to date.
Key dates:
- Notice sent date: May 6, 2026
- Notice of Assessment date: May 14, 2026
- Assessment complaint date: July 13, 2026
- Taxes due date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.
- Penalty of 12 percent applied to the outstanding balance of the current taxes: First business day in July
- Penalty of 12 percent applied to the entire outstanding balance of taxes: First business day in January
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If you are a property owner in the Town of Crossfield and did not receive your combined Taxation Notice & Property Assessment by May 30th, 2026, please contact the Town of Crossfield at 403-946-5565 or email town@crossfieldalberta.com.
*Non-receipt of tax notice is not justification for late payment - penalties will apply.
Assessment
The Town of Crossfield assesses property based on provincial legislation and regulations. The standard process in Alberta is determined by the “market value assessment”.
The assessment is done by a provincially accredited independent assessor. The Town’s Administration and Council do not have the legal authority to change this assessment.
Market value assessments are done using mass appraisal models (the expression of supply and demand factors and the interaction in the real estate market), which determine property values by grouping similar properties as of a specific date.
The 2026 assessment is an estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2025, and reflects the characteristics and physical condition of the improvements on December 31, 2025.
The purpose of the assessment is not to reflect a single sale price, but to assess all properties at typical market value on the same valuation date.
For questions about your assessment or filing a complaint, please visit our FAQ section lower on this page.
Taxation
Municipal Tax Rates:
Each year Town Council approves the budget needed to support Town services. Unlike the Federal and Provincial governments, municipalities are legislatively required to pass balanced operating budgets. To get the amount of revenue required from property tax, the Town takes the overall cost to operate the town and subtracts all other sources of revenue such as license fees, permits, user fees and provincial grants. The balance is the amount to be raised through municipal property taxes.
To calculate property tax, tax rates (sometimes referred to as mill rates) are established. The rates reflect the amount of tax to be paid for every $1 of assessed value.
The Municipal tax rate equals the total property tax revenue required by the Town of Crossfield divided by the total assessment.
Education Tax Rates:
Each year, the Government of Alberta will determine the total amount of revenue to be drawn from property taxes from across the province to pay for the K-12 education system. All property owners, whether they have children or not, are required to pay education taxes. The province bills each municipality for its share of the education property tax requirement. This is known as the “education property tax requisition” or “education tax.”
While the Town of Crossfield, like other municipalities, collects education taxes on behalf of the Alberta School Foundation Fund, it has no jurisdiction over setting the tax rate for school taxes. For more information on Provincial Education Taxes call 780-422-7125 or visit Education property tax | Alberta.ca.
Seniors Foundation Rates:
This tax is a mandatory, separate line item used by municipalities to collect funds for local housing management bodies. These funds support the operation, maintenance and deficits of the affordable seniors’ lodges and housing facilities, as authorized by the Alberta Housing Act.
In Crossfield, the Rocky View Foundation is the management body that determines each municipality’s; Airdrie, Beiseker, Crossfield, Cochrane and Rocky View County’s, share. It helps to provide affordable housing options to independent seniors living in the Rocky View County region.
For more information, visit Rocky View Foundation | Affordable Housing, Lasting Impact
2025 Tax Mill Rates
Residential Tax Rates
Municipal Rate | 5.1010 |
School Foundation | 2.4314 |
Seniors Foundation | 0.0677 |
7.6001 |
Non-Residential Tax Rates
Municipal Rate | 7.1414 |
School Foundation | 3.9737 |
Seniors Foundation | 0.0677 |
11.1828 |
How to pay your tax bill
Mail:
Mail cheque or money order (do not mail cash) payable to: Town of Crossfield, Box 500, Crossfield, AB, T0M 0S0
Payments submitted by mail must be clearly post marked by Canada Post on or before Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
In Person:
Administration Office, 1005 Ross Street, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Cash, cheque or direct debit are accepted. You can also drop off a post-dated cheque dated June 30, 2026.
* As of January 1, 2026, Credit Cards are no longer accepted for property tax payments. It is estimated that this change will save taxpayers approximately $17,000 in processing fees in 2026 alone!
The last day to pay in person is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (before 4:30 p.m.)
Online Banking:
Select “Town of Crossfield” as the payee and use the Roll number located in the top left corner of your combined Taxation Notice & Property Assessment as your account number.
*Please check with your financial institution for processing times. It is recommended to leave 3-5 business days for processing.
Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP):
TIPP is the Tax Installment Payment Plan. It lets property owners pay their property taxes in monthly installments instead of one lump-sum payment.
Payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the 1st of each month and are usually based on the previous year’s taxes, then adjusted once the current year’s tax rates are finalized. In Crossfield the adjustment occurs on July 1st each year. The payment schedule for your TIPP payment can be found on the left side of your combined Taxation Notice & Property Assessment if you have already signed up for this program.
*Please note, some conditions may apply.
TIPP makes budgeting easier and helps avoid late payment penalties, as long as payments remain up to date. TIPPS APPLICATION
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
The Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program allows you to defer all or part of your residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta. For more information, including eligibility requirements, please visit the link below:
Tax Certificates
Tax Certificates can be requested and paid for online!
Registration is required for Tax Certificate requests. Please email town@crossfieldalberta.com with the following information to register for a Crossfield Connect Accounts Receivable account.
- Business Name
- Business Address
- Phone Number
- Email Address
For more information on how to register for an Accounts Receivable account, or to request a Tax Certificate, visit Town of Crossfield - Crossfield Connect Online Portal
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
| How do I read my tax bill? | Click here |
| I am looking for my tax balance or transaction history. | This information is available through Crossfield Connect, our online service platform. To register visit Town of Crossfield - Crossfield Connect Online Portal |
| Will my property taxes increase if I renovate my house? | A significant improvement to a property generally increases its market value and subsequently its assessed value (because your assessment is based on market value). Improvements such as a new addition, new garage, or basement development will increase your property assessment. Interior renovations may increase your assessment depending on the extent to which the market value has been enhanced. |
| Why do I declare school support, and how do I do it? | In Alberta, property owners can direct the education portion of their property taxes to either the public school system or the separate (Catholic) school system, depending on which district the property is located in. Completing and returning the attached School Support Declaration ensures your taxes are directed according to your choice. This declaration does not change the amount of tax you pay, only which school system your tax dollars support. Please complete and return this form to declare your school support. Once returned to the Town of Crossfield, the declaration will take effect in the year following the submission of the form. If the form is not returned, taxes will automatically be directed to the public school system through the Alberta School Foundation Fund. |
| I have questions about the assessed value of my property. | If you have any questions or concerns about your property assessment, contact our office at 403-946-5565 ext. 232 or email receivables@crossfieldalberta.com. An assessor can review your assessment and provide an explanation specific to your property. |
| I want to file a complaint against the assessed value of my property. | If you have spoken with an assessor and still feel that your property assessment is incorrect, you may file a complaint. The deadline to file a complaint is July 13, 2026. To have a complaint heard by an Assessment Review Board you must complete an assessment complaint form and submit it to Town of Crossfield (Attn: Assessment Review Board Clerk) prior to the deadline, with the applicable fee. Complaint forms are available on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website. |
| I received a combined Taxation Notice & Property Assessment for a property I sold months ago. | Due to the processing delay at the Province of Alberta Land Titles Office, recent ownership and mailing address changes may not be reflected. Please disregard the notice. |
| I am a senior. Are there any property tax programs available to me? | The Government of Alberta offers the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program that allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government. If you qualify, the Alberta government will pay your residential property taxes to the municipality on your behalf. You re-pay the loan, with interest, when you move or sell the home, or sooner if you wish. |
| What is TIPP? | TIPP is the Tax Installment Payment Plan. It lets property owners pay their property taxes in monthly installments instead of one lump-sum payment. Payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the 1st of each month and are usually based on the previous year’s taxes, then adjusted once the current year’s tax rates are finalized. In Crossfield the adjustment occurs on July 1st each year. The payment schedule for your TIPP payment can be found on the left side of your combined Taxation Notice & Property Assessment. TIPP makes budgeting easier and helps avoid late payment penalties, as long as payments remain up to date. |