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1. I want to appeal my assessment, what do I do?

If you don’t agree with your assessment:
•Compare your Assessment to Similar Properties
•The assessment roll, which shows all property values within the Town of Slave Lake, is open for inspection during regular business hours at the Town Office
•Talk to the Assessor (KCL 1-888-419-2128) or visit their website and fill out their
Inquiry Form

2. What are the Assessment Appeal Fees?

Assessment Appeal Fees:

$50.00 per tax roll for residential properties with 3 or less dwelling units or farm properties.

$650.00 per tax roll for residential properties with 4 or more dwelling units.

$650.00 per tax roll for non-residential properties.

$30.00 per tax roll for Tax Notices other than Business.

$650.00 per tax roll for Linear property-Property Generation

$50.00 per Linear Property Assessment Unit Identification for Linear property Other

$650.00 for Equalized Assessment

Note: under the Municipal Government Act, Section 460(6). “There is no right to make a complaint about any tax rate..” This means that you cannot appeal your taxes because you feel that they are too high. You only may appeal the assessment.
To avoid penalty charges, you must first pay your taxes by June 30th EVEN if you plan to appeal your assessment.

3. What is the current penalty schedule for Property Taxes?

Penalties are applied as follows:
July 1ST: 2% applied on current year balance
August 1ST: 6% applied on current year balance
October 1ST: 8% applied on current year balance
January 1ST: 10% applied on year end balance

4. What forms of payment does the Town of Slave Lake offer to pay my Property Taxes?

At the Town office by cash, cheque or Debit
•By mail
•Internet or telephone banking
•At the bank
•By Pre-Authorized Payment - PreAuthorized Tax Form or contact the Town office to make arrangements for this option (Only available if your account is in good standing).