2026 Property Assessment Notice Information
Please note: the property assessment complaint deadline is April 7, 2026.
If you own property in Spruce Grove, you should have received your 2026 annual assessment notice in the mail by the end of February. If you have not received an assessment notice by the end of February, please call 780-962-7634, ext. 119, or email propertytaxes@sprucegrove.org for assistance.
Residents are also able to view their current and past property assessments through Online Services. If you don’t have an account, registering for one is quick and easy.
The assessment process
All properties in Spruce Grove are reassessed annually to determine their market value (the probable price a property would sell for). This process uses mass appraisal techniques that follow guidelines established by the provincial government to ensure taxes are distributed in a fair and equitable way where owners of property with similar market values pay similar amounts of property taxes.
Property assessments provide a fair and equitable basis for distributing property taxes that are required to fund City services as well as pay any requisitions or levies collected on behalf of other organizations, like the Meridian Housing Foundation and the Education Tax on behalf of the province. Using mass appraisal techniques set by the provincial government ensures that owners of property with similar value pay similar amounts of taxes.
Your property assessment notice will assign a market value to your property based on market values from July 1 from the previous year (2025) and the physical condition of your property as of December 31 of the previous year (2025). Determining a property’s market value is influenced by a variety of factors including a property’s age, location, and lot size, any additions or improvements that have been made (such as finishing a basement, adding a deck, or installing air conditioning), and sales data from properties of similar size, location and offerings.
For any properties that were under construction as of December 31, the assessment notice will include a value for the lot plus a value for the building based on how complete it is. If the building is completed or occupied this year, you will receive a supplementary tax assessment based on the difference between your annual assessment and the assessed value of your property at completion. For details, view the back of your assessment notice.
Your assessed value is then used to calculate the annual taxes you will pay on that property. While assessment value does impact the amount of taxes you will pay, a higher assessment value does not necessarily equate to higher property taxes. Final property tax bills must consider the year’s tax rate, which will be set by Council in May after the annual Spring Budget Adjustment. Once the tax rate is set, you can use the Property Tax Estimator tool to get an idea of the property tax you’ll be paying this year.
What to do if you have a concern or complaint
If you have questions or concerns about your property assessment, please contact our office at 780-962-7634 ext. 119 or email propertytaxes@sprucegrove.org. An assessor can review your assessment and provide an explanation specific to your property, including data on property sales similar to yours in the past year. All meetings with an assessor will occur over the phone or in a virtual setting to serve you better.
If you have spoken with an assessor and still feel that your property assessment is incorrect, you may file a complaint. The deadline to file a complaint is April 7, 2026.
To have a complaint heard by an Assessment Review Board you must complete an assessment complaint form and submit it to City Hall (Attn: Assessment Review Board Clerk) prior to the deadline, with the applicable fee. Complaint forms are available on the Government of Alberta's website.
Frequently asked questions
If you have not completed any significant improvements or upgrades to your property, like adding a deck, garage, or air conditioning, a higher assessment would indicate that there is increased interest from buyers in purchasing properties like yours, and/or in your location, compared to others.
To better understand why your assessed value might be higher, consider the type and size of property, the lot size, distance to amenities, any renovations, and your distance to traffic.
Yes. Property assessment values for the current year are publicly available through Spruce Grove’s Geographical Information System (GIS). A user guide is available to assist you in using the platform if needed.
Prior assessment notices for your property are available to view through your Online Services account, or can be accessed by calling the City.
Property tax bills are mailed out annually in May and payments are due June 30.
No, property tax bills do not need to be paid in one lump sum. Instead, property owners can participate in a pre-authorized monthly payment plan where your tax bill is divided up over the year.
Yes. Seniors are eligible for support through the Government of Alberta’s Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program, which allows senior homeowners to voluntarily defer all or part of their residential property taxes, including the education tax portion.