Edmonton Property Tax Rate 2026
The residential rate, what it is made of and what it costs on a home
Edmonton's 2026 residential property tax rate is 1.0364% of assessed value, up from 1.0139% in 2025 (+2.2%). A home assessed at $500,000 pays about $5,182 a year, and one at $1,000,000 about $10,364. At that rate, the average home in the City of Edmonton, at $436,475 in August 2026, would pay about $4,523 a year. It is the 4th highest of the 13 Alberta cities on this site, where the median is 0.9342%.
What the rate is made of
| Part | Rate | On a $500,000 home |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 0.7742% | $3,871 |
| Education (provincial) | 0.2541% | $1,270 |
| Education requisition allowance | 0.0081% | $40 |
| Total, 2026 | 1.0364% | $5,182 |
| Total, 2025 | 1.0139% | $5,070 |
Property tax at different home values
| Assessed value | Tax a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $4,145 | $345 |
| $600,000 | $6,218 | $518 |
| $800,000 | $8,291 | $691 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,364 | $864 |
| $1,500,000 | $15,546 | $1,295 |
| $2,000,000 | $20,727 | $1,727 |
On a typical home in Edmonton
| Home | Price | Tax at the rate | A month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home | $436,475 | $4,523 | $377 |
| Detached | $556,257 | $5,765 | $480 |
| Condo | $204,434 | $2,119 | $177 |
Prices from our City of Edmonton report for August 2026, taxed at the rate as if the price were the assessed value. Alberta assesses homes every year at their market value of the July before. What buying one takes in all: cost to buy in City of Edmonton.
Alberta cities compared
| City | 2026 Rate | 2025 Rate | Change | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestermere | 0.6182% | 0.5453% | +13.4% | $3,091 |
| Calgary | 0.6650% | 0.6180% | +7.6% | $3,325 |
| Airdrie | 0.6884% | 0.6456% | +6.6% | $3,442 |
| Strathcona County | 0.7277% | 0.7409% | -1.8% | $3,639 |
| Fort Saskatchewan | 0.7909% | 0.8092% | -2.3% | $3,954 |
| Spruce Grove | 0.9020% | 0.9196% | -1.9% | $4,510 |
| Beaumont | 0.9342% | 0.9510% | -1.8% | $4,671 |
| Leduc | 0.9395% | 0.9879% | -4.9% | $4,697 |
| Red Deer | 0.9729% | 0.9897% | -1.7% | $4,864 |
| Edmonton | 1.0364% | 1.0139% | +2.2% | $5,182 |
| Lethbridge | 1.0502% | 1.0594% | -0.9% | $5,251 |
| St. Albert | 1.1077% | 1.1405% | -2.9% | $5,538 |
| Grande Prairie | 1.2166% | 1.2418% | -2% | $6,083 |
All of them, with how assessment works in Alberta, on the Alberta property tax rates page.
Edmonton Property Tax: Quick Answers
What is the property tax rate in Edmonton?
1.0364% of assessed value for a home in 2026. It is made up of municipal (0.7742%), education (0.2541%) and education requisition allowance (0.0081%).
How much is property tax on a house in Edmonton?
About $5,182 a year on a home assessed at $500,000, $7,773 at $750,000 and $10,364 at $1,000,000. On the average home in the City of Edmonton ($436,475), it is about $4,523.
How is property tax calculated in Edmonton?
The city multiplies the home's assessed value by the rate: $500,000 × 1.0364% = $5,182. Alberta assesses homes every year at their market value of the July before.
Did property tax go up in Edmonton in 2026?
The rate went up 2.2%, from 1.0139% in 2025 to 1.0364%. A bill also changes with the home's assessment.
Work out your own numbers
- Property tax estimator: the tax on your home's assessed value
- Annual cost of ownership calculator: property tax with insurance, utilities and upkeep
- Understanding property taxes before you buy
- Income needed to buy a home in each city, with property tax in the monthly cost
Other provinces
Source: Edmonton, 2026 tax rates; 2025 tax rates. Rates are for a residential home and include the school or education tax; flat fees on the same bill are not included.
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