Tax payments are payable to Lacombe County no later than August 31, and can be made using one of the following options:
- By mail to: Lacombe County, RR3, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N3
Mailed payments must be postmarked by Canada Post no later than August 31st of the current year. If the postmark is illegible or missing, the actual date of receipt by Lacombe County will apply. - In Person: At the County Office (40403 RGE RD 274, Lacombe County, AB) during office hours. Identify office hours?
- Deposited in the envelope mailbox located at the road entrance to the County office (do not submit cash).
- Electronically: Through electronic payment methods, including internet banking and for businesses, electronic funds transfer (EFT). Funds must be received in the County's bank account no later than August 31st.
- By Credit Card: visit www.lacombecounty.com and pay through OptionPay, a secure third-party site, to make payment by credit card.
Please note that there is a fee for this service. Lacombe County does not receive any of the credit card fees. - Tax Installment Payment Plan: Those enrolled in the County's tax installment plan (TIPPs) will see their payment adjusted, annually in June to reflect the new tax rates for the current year. Visit our Tax Installment Payment Plan page for more information.
The above due date and penalties DO NOT APPLY to ratepayers enrolled in the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP), which allows property taxes to be paid on a monthly basis instead of one single payment. Application forms for enrollment are available at the Lacombe County Administration office or on the Lacombe County website.
Property owners who miss the tax payment deadline will have a 6% penalty applied on September 1 on the outstanding taxes owing. An additional 10% penalty will be added on December 1 for all taxes remaining unpaid after November 30.
