Strathcona County residents can expect their 2025 property tax notices in the mail by mid-May, reflecting a 3.9% overall increase. Despite the hike, the County maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the Edmonton metropolitan region.
Mayor Rod Frank said the budget strikes a balance between supporting growth and maintaining existing infrastructure and services. “We have worked hard to find the right balance,” he said.
The multi-year budget emphasizes strategic investment in infrastructure and services aimed at improving residents’ quality of life. About 95% of tax revenues go directly to citizen services—not to debt repayment.
Jennifer Cannon, Chief Financial Officer, said property taxes are critical to running municipal operations. These include emergency services, road upkeep, public transportation, and recreational facilities. “Without them, we wouldn’t be able to fund core operations,” she noted.
The budget also funds new projects the community has requested. Upcoming builds include the Station 7 fire hall, a new indoor multi-use fieldhouse, and The Point Agricultural Centre, which is set to open later this year.
Tax notices will break down into three parts: 64% for municipal services, 35% for Alberta education funding, and 1% for Heartland Housing to support seniors.
The increase translates to about $84 more per year for a typical residence assessed at $475,000—roughly $7 per month. A commercial property assessed at $1.98 million will see an annual increase of $792, or $66 monthly.
The tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30. Residents can find more details and payment options at strathcona.ca/PropertyTax.
