Notice to Residents:
We would like to inform you that our current software provider will be sunsetting their software, necessitating a transition to new software for the Town's operations. This transition is expected to occur in the coming months and likely into the new year, with several functions potentially moving as early as July and August.
While our staff will make every effort to minimize disruptions to our residents, we kindly ask for your patience during this transition period. There may be potential longer wait times and some inconveniences, including impacts on online portals such as Customer Self-Serve.
We understand the importance of access to services and information, and we are committed to maintaining a high level of service throughout this transition. However, there may be temporary limitations on certain functionalities as we work to fully implement the new software.
In the interim, we would like to offer Tax Certificates at a reduced rate of $25 for all inquiries until the Customer Self-Serve feature is available again. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a seamless transition to our new software platform.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we strive to continue serving our community to the fullest extent of our resources.
Property Taxes for the Town of Vermilion are due by July 15th.
Tax payments may be made by cash, cheque, debit, online banking or online using Pay Simply. Pay Simply is accessible using the “Pay Online” button below and will charge a processing fee. Further details including the amount of the fee are available on the Pay Simply website and we recommend you note the amount of their fee prior to using their service.
Please keep in mind that any payment made through a financial institution can take 3-5 business days for the Town to receive.
A penalty of 12% is applied to current year’s property taxes on July 16th except those property owners that have signed up for the Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan.
Further penalties of 8% and 4% are applied to all balances that remain outstanding on January 1st and March 1st, respectively.
Payments must be received by Town of Vermilion prior to penalty date to avoid penalties.
Please include details of your payment including invoice number and/or account number is applicable.
The Town of Vermilion no longer funds future road improvements through local improvement taxes.
Eliminating any new/future local improvement taxes is made possible by an infrastructure reserve funded by a fee on utility bills. Additionally, properties that are currently paying local improvement taxes will not need to pay the additional fee until the related debenture is paid.
This commenced October 1, 2022.
Information regarding your property tax account with the Town of Vermilion can be accessed through eServices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I being charged a penalty when I didn't receive my tax notice?
Tax Notices are sent to the mailing address recorded at the Alberta Land Titles Office and it is the property owner's responsibility to keep the Land Titles record accurate. Under the Municipal Government Act, once mailed, the tax notice is considered to have been received within seven days. In June of each year, the Town of Vermilion advertises on our website and in the newspaper, reminding property owners that taxes are due. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure taxes are paid by the due date.
I have owned the property for only a few months, why am I being billed for the full year?
All charges on a tax account become the responsibility of the registered owner of the property. When you purchase a property, adjustments for taxes are made between the vendor and the purchaser.