Property Taxes

Property taxes allow Cardston County to fund essential services that help maintain and improve our community. These services include:

  • Road construction and maintenance
  • Recreational facilities and programs
  • Agricultural services
  • Emergency services
  • Water Utilities
  • And much more


Provincial Requisitions

In addition to municipal taxes, Cardston County is legally required to collect certain taxes on behalf of the provincial government. These requisitions help fund:

  • Provincial education programs
  • Senior housing and programs

These amounts are included in your property tax bill and collected by the County before being transferred directly to the Province.


How Property Taxes Are Calculated

Under the Municipal Government Act, municipalities must collect property taxes for both municipal services and education.

Your property taxes are calculated using:

  • The assessed value of your property (based on the County’s property assessment process)
  • The tax rate set by Cardston County Council, which includes both the municipal tax rate and the provincial requisition rate

📊 Property taxes are not a fee for service—they are a way to fairly distribute the cost of services and programs across all properties in the County.


Payment Options

Cardston County offers several convenient ways to pay your property taxes:

✅ Cheque (mailed or delivered to the County Office)
✅ E-Transfer (send to: etransfer@cardstoncounty.com)
✅ Online Bill Pay (through your bank—search for Cardston County as a payee)
✅ Credit Card (using OptionPay, available on the Home Page)


Learn More

For a deeper understanding of property tax and assessment in Alberta, check out:
📖 Guide to Property Tax and Assessment in Alberta


Questions?

For assistance with your property tax bill, payment options, or any tax-related questions, contact:
Cardston County Office
📞 403-653-4977
📧 Tamara@cardstoncounty.com