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In all instances, please allow sufficient time for your payment to arrive by the due date.
TIPP (Tax Installment Payment Plan)
Consider prepayment of property taxes through the 10 month automatic withdrawal of equalized payments from your bank account beginning in August, with an adjusting entry taking place on June 30. You will receive a discount incentive on each installment. Each year after taxes are levied, you will receive your notice indicating your final withdrawal amount and also what your new adjusted monthly installment amount will be for payment of property taxes the next year. If you change your bank account, please advise the Assessment & Taxation office and provide a new VOID cheque at least two weeks before the next payment date. Please record your tax roll number or property address on the front of the cheque. If you purchase property which is already on TIPP, you can assume the TIPP payments by making an application. TIPP payments are not refundable and may not be transferred from one property to another. TIPP Bylaw 
If you want to join TIPP now, request an application form by:
Completing and sending the application form to the Taxation Department TIPP Application
Faxing your request to (403) 320-4956
Phoning (403) 320-3950
You can join by paying a make-up payment, which is equivalent to the missed installments or making arrangements to have the monthly payment amount adjusted.
Mail (Canada Post)
Send a cheque or money order (do not send cash) to:
City of Lethbridge Taxation Department
910 – 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 0P6
Record your roll number or your property address on the cheque and enclose the return portion of your tax bill. The envelope must be postmarked by Canada Post on or before the due date, otherwise late payment penalties will be added.
Post-Dated Cheques or Money Orders
Post-dated cheques or money orders will be accepted by the City. The cheques or money order must be dated for the due date or earlier.
In Person
Payment may be made to the City’s cashiers located at:
1st floor of City Hall
910 – 4 Avenue South
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Interac debit card service is available. Credit cards are not accepted.
After Hours
Night deposit boxes are located at:
City Hall, 910 – 4 Avenue South
City Indoor Pools
Drive-Thru Box, 1010 – 4 Avenue South (West of Building)
Mortgage Company Payments
If you are paying PIT (principal, interest and taxes) to your mortgage company, the company will receive an invoice for your taxes. You will receive the original tax bill for your records. The property tax bill will show the name of your mortgage company and a message that they have been notified with your amount due. If the mortgage company name and number does not appear on the bill you receive and you believe you pay PIT, contact your mortgage company immediately.
On Line Banking
Check with your financial institution for further information.
Deferral
Provided that taxes are not otherwise in default, a person liable to pay property taxes may elect to defer payment of any 2009 property tax increase in excess of TEN (10%) PERCENT of their annualized 2008 property tax levy. Contact the Assessment and Taxation Office. Property Tax Bylaw
Prepayment
Prepayments towards current year property taxes received in January and February (not exceeding prior year taxes) will receive a discount incentive. City Council approves the annual incentive discount rate and the discount is applied to your account from the day you make the payment until June 30th. Incentives for Prepayments, Penalty and Tax Deferral Bylaw
TAPP (Tax Arrears Payment Plan)
The City Tax Collector is authorized to establish plans for payment by installments of taxes in arrears and possibly current taxes. Contact Assessment and Taxation Office. TAPP Bylaw (TAPP Application)
Downtown Redevelopment Incentive Policy
This policy is to provide incentives to encourage the redevelopment of property in the downtown BRZ. Contact Assessment and Taxation Office.
Redevelopment Incentive Policy
Property Tax Exemption
A property owner may apply for a property tax exemption under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act providing the qualifications and conditions are met. Contact Assessment and Taxation Office. Property Tax Exemption Form |