Important Ratepayer Information

Message to Ratepayers

Every year, a message to ratepayers is mailed with your combined assessment and property tax notice.  This document contains information every taxpayer should know and can be accessed below.  This year, we have also included a document showing where your tax dollars go.

Quick Guide to Your 2024 Assessment

Quick Guide to the 2024 Budget

2025 Property Tax Dates and Deadlines

June 26, 2025 – Tax & Assessment Notice Mailing Date (MGA s. 310(3))

July 4, 2025 – Notice of Assessment Date (MGA s.308(1))

September 2, 2025 – Assessment Complaint Due Date (MGA s.284(4))

September 29, 2025 – Deadline for paying 2025 taxes without an 8% penalty

September 30, 2025 – An 8% penalty will be applied to 2025 taxes remaining on the roll

March 1, 2026 - A 10% penalty will be applied to all amounts remaining on the roll

Tax Bylaw

As a requirement of the Municipal Government Act, Starland County Council is required to pass a taxation bylaw every year that sets out the annual taxation amounts on all property types in the county.  Click on this link to view our current property taxation bylaw, or search our Bylaws page to look at previous bylaws.