Understanding your 2026 property assessment notice

Each year in early February, Spruce Grove property owners will receive an assessment notice, which reflects the current market value of a property. This assessment will be used to calculate the annual taxes on that property, which include municipal property tax and requisitions for the Merdian Housing Foundation tax and the Provincial Education tax.

This year, property assessment values increased an average of 9.01% in Spruce Grove; however, some neighbourhoods may see higher or lower changes than the average because of market conditions. Stronger sales of more affordable homes in more mature neighbourhoods are selling at a higher value, which is increasing the assessment values in those areas, while lower sale prices of higher-value homes in newer neighbourhoods are having the opposite effect. Additionally, physical changes like renovations, adding a basement finish or a garage, or building additions would also increase the assessed value.

“We recognize that residents may have questions about how their property assessments and taxes are calculated and collected,” said Mayor Jeff Acker. “I’d like to assure property owners that our staff are available to answer any questions they may have about their assessments. There are also different supports and options available for paying municipal property taxes, including monthly installments, and a deferral program for eligible seniors that is offered through the Government of Alberta.”

While assessment value does impact the amount of taxes a property owner will pay, it’s important to remember that higher assessment values do not always equate to higher property taxes. Final property tax notices must consider the year’s tax rate, which will be set in April after the annual Spring Budget Adjustment.

Once the tax rate is set, residents can estimate the property tax they’ll be paying at sprucegrove.org/TaxEstimator. Property tax notices will be mailed to property owners in May.

On the Education Tax side, the Government of Alberta has increased the amount of Education Tax the City must collect on its behalf, so properties with a higher assessment value will likely see an increase in their Education Tax. Residents can visit the Government of Alberta website for more information.

If you’d like to compare this year’s assessment to prior years, you can revisit the mailed assessment from prior years, sign in or create an Online Services account, or contact the City for assistance.

If you disagree with your assessment, you are encouraged to reach out to the City at 780-962-7634 ext. 119 or email propertytaxes@sprucegrove.org to review your assessment and receive an explanation specific to your property. If you are not satisfied with the explanation offered, you are welcome to file a complaint by the April 7, 2026 deadline.

Learn more about property assessments.