Assessment & Taxation Department
Overview
The Assessment & Taxation department is responsible for annually reassessing all property within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for taxation purposes.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparation of annual tax rate bylaws for the collection of property taxes
- Communication of assessment and taxation information to the public.
- Assessment and administration of the Business Revitalization Zone tax
Branches
Assessment Branch
The Assessment Branch is responsible for the annual market revaluation of all properties within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Assessments are prepared for Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial and Industrial (oilsands plants and gas plants) in both the urban and rural service areas of the Municipality. Yearly, in March, the Assessment Branch mails Assessment Notices to all property owners. The Assessment Branch is also responsible for assigning school support (public, separate or undeclared) to all properties.
Taxation Branch
The Taxation Branch is responsible for the annual mailing and collection of property taxes, Business Revitalization Zone taxes, and the issuance of Taxi Licenses, and Chauffeurs permits. The Taxation Branch also collects property taxes on behalf of Alberta Education and for two seniors’ homes, Rotary House and the Ayabaskaw Home.
E-Services
School Support Declaration
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is required by legislation to bill and collect taxes on behalf of the Provincial Government for the Alberta School Foundation Fund and the
Fort McMurray R.C.S.S.D. #32. While the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo bills and collects school taxes, the municipality has no jurisdiction or control over school board budgets or operations.
School support on a property is shown as "undeclared" unless a declaration of school support is filed by each individual owner. If you wish to change your school support designation, please complete one of the options below:
- Click on the School Declaration Form link, print and complete the form and mail, fax or email the completed form to the address found below under Contact Information
- A declaration form can be obtained by calling 780-743-7900 or in person at the Assessment and Taxation office.
2009 Tax Rate Bylaw
The 2009 Tax Rate Bylaw provides municipal taxation rates, school tax rates and seniors homes tax rates for all property tax classes within the both the Urban Service Area and Rural Service Area of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Assessment and Taxation Online
Allows the public access to residential assessment values and allows lawyers to generate Tax Certificates.
Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
TIPP is a monthly tax installment payment plan that allows taxpayers to make consecutive monthly tax payments, rather than a single annual payment.
Assessment, Taxation, Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) Request for address Change Form Online
Allows the public to request a change of mailing address for Assessment/Taxation Notices and the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP).
Assessment and Taxation Guide
Provides the public general information on the preparation of assessments and taxes.
Agent Authorization Form
This form can be used to authorize a representative who can access your property assessment information on your behalf.
Contact Information
Assessment & Taxation Department
5th Floor Jubilee Centre
9909 Franklin Ave
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4
Telephone: 780- 743-7900
Fax: 780-743-7050
E-mail:
