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Taxes
The tax rate in Red Deer County is highly competitive with other areas of Alberta. County property taxes are comprised of school taxes, municipal taxes and specific requisitions for recreation, fire and library services. Assessments are based on market values determined by the marketplace. Assessments, and the resulting tax, reflect a 12 month period (January 1 - December 31). Tax notices are mailed in May and must be paid prior to June 30 to avoid late payment penalties.
A typical* home in Red Deer County pays taxes based on the following mill rates:
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
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| Educational Support | 2.37 | 2.07 | 2.24 | 3.02 | 3.76 |
| Municipal Services | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 2.34 | 3.61 |
| Fire District Support | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| Community Services (average) | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.30 |
| Environmental Support | 0.55 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 8.21 |
| Total mills | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
| 5.79 | 5.29 | 5.63 | 6.53 | 8.21 |
*The impact on individual property taxes will be affected by changes in assessed values and fire and recreation district location
Off Site Levies
In some areas of the County, offsite levies/transportation contributions have been imposed to cover the costs incurred for infrastructure improvements (roads, water, sewer) in that area. One of the County's philosophies is that those properties benefiting from the infrastucture improvements should incur the respective costs. In other areas of the County where off site levies/transporation contributions have not been implemented, when development occurs, the expectation is that the developer will be responsible for construction and installation of all infrastructure to Red Deer County standards.
A list of the areas in Red Deer County with offsite levies can be found here.
Municipal Government
Red Deer County is divided into six electoral divisions. The public elects a Councillor to represent their division and a Mayor to serve the entire County, each serving a 3-year term. Governed by the Municipal Government Act, the Council enacts legislation on issues of economic activity, safety, health, recreation, community services, transportation and utilities among others.
Council structure
- 6 electoral Divisions
- Mayor plus 6 Councillors
The Red Deer County area encompasses
- 60 residential subdivisions,
- 8 industrial/commercial subdivisions,
- 1 city, 4 towns, 2 villages,
- 2 summer villages and 7 hamlets
Covers an area:
- 4,042 sq. kms. (1,575 sq. mi.)
For more information please contact the Economic Development department at 403.357.2367 or tharke@rdcounty.ca
