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1. What is property tax deferral?

On March 24, 2020, council passed a motion to provide an option for homeowners and businesses to extend property tax payments which would normally be due on June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

2. Why is the City doing this?

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Beaumont homeowners and businesses may need extra time to pay their bills. The City put this measure in place to give homeowners and businesses some flexibility to manage their household or business finances.

3. Will I incur interest or penalty charges for delaying property tax payment until September 30?

No – should a homeowner or business decide to delay, penalties will not be charged on property taxes until October 1.

4. When will I receive my property tax notice?

Property tax notices will be sent at the normal time in May.

5. Should I delay paying my property taxes?

As this is a deferral, not forgiveness of property taxes, it is recommended that this deferral option is only used if needed.  The intent is to provide flexibility for those hardest hit by COVID-19.

6. I am set up for the TIPS (monthly property tax withdrawal) program. Will the city still be taking these payments?

Yes – as delaying payment is only an option, those with automatic withdrawal must cancel these payments in order to delay paying. You can change your billing method here: www.beaumont.ab.ca/210/Payment-Options

7. I am not set up for the TIPS (monthly property tax withdrawal) program. Do I need to contact the City to defer?

No.  Should you choose to delay payment, you simply do not need to pay your property tax by the normal deadline of June 30.  You have until September 30 to pay this balance.