The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is an efficient program which allows you to pay your property taxes on a monthly basis instead of one annual payment. Your payment automatically comes out of your bank account on the last day of every month and if this day falls on a weekend, the payment will be taken out on the following work day.
How does TIPP work?
Each year property taxes are billed in May but cover the period from January 1st to December 31st. If you take advantage of the TIPP programs you don't need to worry about the payment deadline or late payment penalties. Your taxes are spread over 12 months, starting in January, with the account being paid in full after your December installment. TIPP automatically continues from year to year, or until you choose to discontinue the payment schedule.
Your monthly payment amount is calculated by dividing your most recent annual tax levy by twelve (12). This account is paid through automated withdrawals from your back account each month.
When you receive your annual combined Tax and Assessment notice in May, your monthly payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual tax levy and the credit-to-date will be subtracted from the tax levy. This balance will then be divided by months remaining on the current year, ensuring your account is paid in full by year end.
You can join the plan any time, provided your tax account is in good standing.
Your combined Tax and Assessment notice will show:
The TIPP credit-to-date.
The new monthly payment amount for the remainder of the year.
If you are interested in participating in the TIPP program or require additional information, please contact the County office at 403-845-4444.
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Wildfire Update (RWF036) – May 19, 4:30 p.m.
Alberta Wildfire continues to make strong progress on RWF036, which remains classified as “Being Held.” This means the fire is not expected to grow beyond its current boundaries given current weather conditions and available resources. The fire is located about 5 km north of James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, 30 km west of Sundre, and 20 km southwest of Burnstick Lake, near Highway 40 and Highway 584.
The evacuation alert for the area was lifted yesterday afternoon. Clearwater County’s State of Local Emergency remains in effect while portions of Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) are closed.
Fire Restrictions Fire restrictions in the non-Forest Protection Area of Clearwater County, including the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, have been lifted effective today at 1:00 p.m. Please check albertafirebans.ca for current fire restrictions in neighbouring municipalities.
We extend our sincere thanks to all firefighters, support crews, agencies, and provincial partners for their outstanding effort and dedication in containing this fire