A tax notice is issued annually covering the period from January 1st to December 31st.
Failure to receive a tax notice is not a reason for non-payment of taxes. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to ensure that the Town has the correct mailing address and to contact the Town if the taxpayer does not receive the tax notice.
Tax Due Date:
The due date for payment of taxes is June 30th or the last business/banking day in the month of June. If the payment is not received before the due date, a penalty will be applied.
If payment is made by mail or at a bank, the postmark or the date received at the banking agency will determine the date of payment.
Penalties:
Penalties are applied as follows:
July 1st 10% applied on current year balance
October 1st 6% applied on current year balance
January 1st 10% applied on year end balance
Methods of payment:
- At the Town office by cash, cheque or interac
- By mail
- Internet or telephone banking
- At the bank
- By Pre-Authorized Payment - forms are available HERE
PreAuthorized Tax Form 236Kb or contact the Town office to make arrangements for this option (Only available if your account is in good standing)
Contact information:
Corporate Services, Town of Slave Lake,
101 Main Street, South East
2nd floor Lakeland Centre
Phone......(780) 849-8000
Fax..........(780) 849-5878
E-mail: Finance@slavelake.ca
