Property Tax Assessments & Appeals

A residential property assessment shows how much your property is worth for tax purposes. The assessment value helps determine your property taxes.

What is a property assessment notice?

A property assessment notice is sent to property owners in advance of property tax notices so they can review the information, ask questions, and ensure the assessment is accurate.

The assessed value of your property is based on what it could reasonably sell for on the open market, as of July 31 of the previous year. By using the set date, all municipal assessment and subsequent taxation have a fair and equal base.

Each year, City assessors use recent property sales, survey feedback from residents, and other data to determine values. For example:

  • style of home (i.e. bungalow or bi-level)
  • size of lot
  • size of home
  • year built
  • basement or lower-level finish
  • garage (i.e. size, detached or attached)
  • condition of the building
  • type of roof
  • fireplaces, air conditioning or other special features
  • neighbourhood and location
  • swimming pools and associated buildings

Assessors also use resources from:

  • property sales
  • Alberta Land Title office records
  • City records (permit and construction information)

  1. Review the details in your assessment notice.
  2. Check what makes up your property’s assessment value and compare it with similar properties through a Property Search.

If property owners feel it accurately reflects the market value as of July 31 of the previous year, and have no questions, no action is required.

Property owners who have questions should contact the Tax department by email at taxes@beaumont.ab.ca or by phoning 780-929-3306. A quick conversation often resolves the concern before an assessment appeal is submitted.

Your questions will be sent to the City assessor, who will reach out to you directly if needed.

The assessor will review the information provided. When a change is required, an amended assessment notice may be issued.

When a property owner and the assessor cannot reach an agreement, a formal appeal can be started through the Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB).

Appealing a property assessment does not exempt owners from paying taxes on time or from late payment penalties. If a complaint is successful, the adjustment will be applied to the tax account. Refund requests must be made in writing to the City.

If the assessor and the property owner cannot come to an agreement, the property owner may begin the formal complaint process. All complaints must be received on or before the date noted on the property assessment notice. 

Step 1: Download the ARB Complaint Form [pdf]. If you’re using a tax agent, please download the Agent Authorization Form [pdf] as well.

Step 2: Complete the form(s).

  • Forms must be fully completed by the assessed person or tax payer of the property.
  • Include the reasons for your complaint.
  • Be prepared to present evidence at a hearing.

Find information to prepare your assessment complaint on the Municipal Affairs website.

Step 3: Submit the forms, along with the appropriate fees, on or before the appeal deadline on your assessment notice…

In person or by mail:
City of Beaumont
Clerk, Assessment Review Board
5900 49 Street
Beaumont, AB, T4X 1A1

Email: legislative@beaumont.ab.ca

Step 4: The Clerk of the ARB will schedule a hearing after determining the validity of any forms that are incomplete, filed after the deadline, or without the required fee.

This form must accompany any required documents indicated (see Section 5 of form) as well as the necessary filing fee (detailed below) in accordance with City of Beaumont Fees and Charges Bylaw.

All required information must be sent to the City Clerk on or before the deadline shown on your notice.

Fees are charged for each property under appeal. The fee is refunded if:

  • the RARB rules in your favour, or
  • you withdraw the complaint after reaching an agreement with the assessor.

Residential

3 dwelling units or less: $150 / assessment

4 dwelling units or more: $400 / assessment

Non-Residential

$650 / assessment

If you disagree with the decision of the Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB), you may file an appeal to the Court of Kings’s Bench of Alberta. An appeal can only be made if you believe that the RARB made an error on a question of law or jurisdiction.

You have 30 days from the date you receive the written decision of the RARB to file your application for “Leave to Appeal” with the court.

If your home is newly built, recently occupied, or has had major renovations this year, the City will send a separate Supplementary Assessment and Property Tax Notice.

This notice is prorated, which means it only covers the time after your improvements are completed, starting from the time final occupancy inspection is approved.

These notices are sent at the end of October, and payment is due by November 30.

Taxes listed on a Supplementary Assessment and Tax Notice must be paid in full by the due date, even if you are enrolled in a tax installment plan.