PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

Property Taxes & Assessment Guide

Property taxes fund the daily operations and long-term planning for the Village of Chauvin.

What Do Your Tax Dollars Fund?

Each year, Village Council reviews and approves the municipal budget. Once approved, Village Staff use these funds strictly according to Council's direction to maintain municipal infrastructure and deliver essential services:

Water & Sewer Services: Operation and continuous maintenance
Infrastructure: Road, sidewalk, and building upkeep
Seasonal Operations: Snow removal and park management
Public Facilities: Utilities for municipal structures and public spaces
Administration: Staffing and contracted services

How it works: Council sets the plan → Staff carry it out →
Tax dollars are used exclusively for approved municipal services and projects.

Key Dates & Tax Levy Details

The property tax coverage period runs from January 1 to December 31.

Tax Notices Mailed - May
Payment Due Date - Late August (exact date specified on notice)
10% Penalty Applied - Day following the August due date
18% Penalty Applied - January 1 on all unpaid property taxes

Bill Not Received? If you have not received your tax notice by the first week of June, please contact the Village Office immediately with your name, property address, phone number, and correct mailing address. Note: Non-receipt of a tax bill does not exempt property owners from late payment penalties.

Mailing Payments: If mailing your payment through Canada Post, ensure it is postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalties.

Payment Methods

1. Monthly Installment Payment Program

Spread your property tax payments evenly throughout the year and avoid the 10% August penalty.

Schedule: Runs January 1 to December 31.
Enrollment Window: Open in January only.
Eligibility: All prior years' taxes must be paid in full by December 31 to qualify.

2. Standard Payment Methods

Online Banking: Pay directly through your financial institution.
E-Transfer: Send payments to info@villageofchauvin.com (Security Answer: Chauvin).
In-Person / Mail: Contact or visit the Village Office.

Property Assessment & Complaints

Assessment Overview

Assessment services ensure fair, market-based property valuations across the municipality in accordance with Alberta's Municipal Government Act (MGA). Your combined Assessment and Tax Notice reflects these valuations.

What to Do Before Filing a Complaint

If you notice an error in your property description, address, assessment class, valuation, or exemption status:

Contact the Village Office First: Reach out as soon as possible before the complaint deadline on your notice.
Review with the Assessor: The Village assessor can review your notice with you, explain how the valuation was calculated, compare similar properties, and correct clerical errors without requiring a formal complaint.

Filing a Formal Assessment Complaint

If you are unable to resolve your concerns with the assessor, you may file a formal complaint with the Assessment Review Board (an impartial administrative body).

Who Can File: Only the assessed property owner (or an authorized agent with a signed authorization form).
Requirements: You must submit the official complaint form along with the required filing fee before the deadline shown on your notice.

Note: Complaints cannot be filed regarding the Village’s mill rates.

Send completed forms and fees to:

Kelly Larson, Assessment Review Board Clerk
Box 419, Irma, AB T0B 2H0

Email: cao@irma.ca | Phone: 780-754-3665

Complaint & Hearing Process

1. Disclosure of Evidence

Both the complainant and the municipal assessor must submit all evidence to the Board and disclose it to each other prior to the hearing. The Board cannot accept evidence that has not been disclosed in advance.

2. Hearing Procedures

The Clerk opens the hearing by reading the complaint.
You present your case and explain your objections. The Board and assessor may ask questions.
The assessor presents the Village's valuation. You and the Board may ask questions.
The Board deliberates in private to reach a decision.

Note: If you do not attend a scheduled hearing, the Board may make a decision in your absence.

3. Board Decisions & Taxes Due

Pay Taxes on Time: You must pay your property taxes by the August deadline even if you have filed an assessment complaint. If the Board lowers your assessment, a refund or credit will be issued promptly.
Decision Timeline: Decisions are issued in writing within 30 days of the hearing (or before the end of the taxation year, whichever is earlier).
Fee Refunds: If the Board rules in your favor, your filing fee will be fully refunded.
Withdrawals: You may withdraw your complaint in writing to the Clerk at any time prior to the hearing.

Important Resources & Links

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