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At times, paying off financial debts can be challenging. Unpaid property taxes may put your home at risk of being auctioned off at public auction, held annually at the beginning of April. If you're facing difficulty paying your taxes, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to discuss potential solutions to your property tax debts.

Our Tax Arrears Payment Plan (TAPP) is a monthly payment option designed to assist you in reducing  your debts. Upon successful program completion, we'll reduce the penalty amount owed in half. Please call 311 or email tax@lethbridge.ca to determine if this program works for you.

If you're already part of the TAPP program, we appreciate your commitment.

Resources

• The HEART Program
• Social Services
• Community Resources
• Financial Basics
  (Government of Canada website)
  This series of seven videos covers topics ranging from budget preparation to dealing with debt and safeguarding yourself from fraud.

What Happens if You Don't Pay Property Taxes for Your Home (Including Land):

• If Taxes Aren't Paid for Two Years: A tax recovery notification will be added to your property title.
• If Taxes Remain Unpaid: The property goes up for sale at auction.

For more details, please refer to the Tax Recovery Brochure.

What Happens if You Don't Pay Property Taxes for Manufactured Homes:

• If Taxes Aren't Paid for One Year: A tax recovery lien will be added to your manufactured home.
• If Taxes Remain Unpaid: The manufactured home will be put up for sale at auction

For more details, please refer to the Tax Recovery Brochure for Manufactured Homes

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