City updatesFinanceHomeownersTaxes Posted on: May 21, 2026 The City of Beaumont advises residents that 2026 property tax notices were issued today and payment is due by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Like many households, the City is navigating rising costs and is managing finances with a careful eye on stability. For about 45 cents more per day for the typical Beaumont homeowner, the City can maintain core services residents rely on. By sticking to the basics, the City is prioritizing maintaining core services like safe neighbourhoods, reliable roads, and dependable drainage systems. Residents can view a short video to better understand how property taxes are calculated: Paying your taxes Property tax payments can be made through your bank, online via Virtual City Hall, or in person at City Hall. In-person: City Hall accepts a debit card, cash, cheque or bank draft. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-hour closure from 12 to 1 pm for lunch. Please note: Credit cards are not accepted. Check your limit: if you are paying with a debit card, please check your daily transaction limit with your bank beforehand to avoid any inconvenience. Post-dated cheques: are accepted and will be processed on the date written. Installment plans: Property owners already enrolled in Beaumont’s tax installment plan will see their monthly payments continue as usual. Taxpayers are encouraged to pay before the June 30 deadline to avoid late fees. If your tax notice has not arrived by June 8, please contact the City of Beaumont immediately at 780-929-3306 or email taxes@beaumont.ab.ca. Frequently asked questions What’s the bottom line: how does the 2026 tax increase affect a typical homeowner?+ A sample home assessed at $500,000, will see their municipal property tax increase $164.74 annually (approximately $13.73 per month). For about 45 cents a day more, the City can maintain the core services you rely on like clear roads, maintained sidewalks, parks and trails and emergency services. Your tax dollars are also topping up reserve funds to support priorities like repairing and replacing existing infrastructure. 2026 Financial Impact Summary (Sample home assessed at $500,000) 20252026Annual ChangeMonthly ChangeMunicipal property tax$3,439.21$3,603.95$164.74$13.73 Why did my taxes change this year?+ The amount you pay in property taxes each year depends on two main factors: The amount it costs the City each year to provide services to residents. The assessed value of your property as of July 2025. Because these two factors can change, your property tax bill may shift from year to year. What are the other charges on the property taxes notice?+ All municipalities have to collect education taxes on behalf of the Alberta government. The City of Beaumont also collects property taxes to fund the library and for the Leduc Regional Housing Foundation. For 2026-27, 27% of your property taxes will go to the Alberta government for education, 1% is for seniors housing and the library and 72% of your contribution stays in the community to support City services. Also included in the City of Beaumont’s portion of the property taxes is a fee for the RCMP contract, which was negotiated by the federal government in September 2024. Do new developments pay for the additional demand for services?+ Yes, most building and development fees, particularly those related to new development, have increased an average of 15 per cent in 2026. In August 2025, the City also adjusted off-site levy fees to make sure new developments pay their fair share of costs. This includes: water supply systems sanitary sewer systems fire hall facilities major roads and intersections land needed to build or expand these services Why does the City have reserve funds? Can’t we just run a deficit if we have an emergency repair?+ Unlike other levels of government, municipalities are required by law to balance the budget each year. This means we cannot plan to spend more than we bring in. Reserve funds function as the City’s savings account. They allow us to pay for major, unexpected repairs or planned infrastructure replacements without having to suddenly raise your property taxes the following year or take on high-interest debt. Reserve funds help keep Beaumont’s financial future stable.