Administration & Finance

Taxes

Taxes are sent no later than June 1st and are due June 30, 2025 and you can pay them at the office by cheque, cash or debit.  If you are unable to come into the office, you are able to make payments through online banking or telephone banking.  You can also set up automatic withdrawals by filling out a form and including a void cheque.  In order to set this up you must have your taxes paid in full and submit everything before the end of December to begin auto-payments for the following tax year.

The 2025 Summary Due Dates are as follows:

  • Residential is June 30, 2025
  • Non Residential is June 30, 2025
  • Penalties - in the amount of 10% - will be applied to both Residential and Non-Residential - on any amounts outstanding - on July 1, 2025.

Taxes unpaid by the July 1, 2025 will be subject to a 10% penalty.  If taxes are still not paid by January 1st of the following year there will be another 15% penalty applied to the any amounts outstanding.

Deadline to file an appeal is July 22, 2025

To file an appeal: Assessment Review Board Complaint Form

Payments can be made via:

Payments can be made using any of the following methods:

  • Online/Telephone Banking: Use your roll number as your account number when paying through your financial institution.
  • By Mail | It is your responsibility to be aware of the potential Canada Post Strike:  Make your cheque payable to Town of St. Paul.
  • In Person at Town Hall | 5101-50 Street | Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm: We accept cash, cheque, or Interac. Please confirm your daily transaction limit with your bank prior to paying by debit.
  • Credit Card: Payments can be made via OptionPay, a third-party provider. Please note that service fees apply and are the responsibility of the cardholder. OptionPay is accessible through our website and in person.
  • Installment Plan: To help with budgeting, we offer a tax installment plan. To qualify, any outstanding taxes from previous years must be paid in full, and a pro-rated payment for the current year must be made.

Important Dates: 

  • May 15: Property Taxes Mailed Out
  • June 16: Open House - 10am to 4pm
  • June 18: Open House - 8:30am to 12pm
  • June 30: Deadline for Payment
  • July 1: 10% Penalty will be applied on current tax levy.
  • July 22: Assessment Appeal Deadline

Open House Appointments:

These appointments are held at the Town of St. Paul Administration Office. To book an appt, please call 780-645-1756.

  • Monday, June 16: 10am to 4pm
  • Wedneday, June 18: 8:30am to 12pm

Understanding Your Tax Assessment

Utilities

Water bills are sent out monthly and you can pay them at the office by cheque, cash, or debit.  If you are unable to come into the office, you are able to make payments through online banking or telephone banking.  You can also set up automatic withdrawals by filling out a form and including a void cheque.  Please contact us at 780-645-4481 to sign up.
For information on Water Utility Rates follow the link. 
Please remember to read your meter every billing period, you can phone it in or write it on the bottom of your bill and bring it to the office or email it to utilities@town.stpaul.ab.ca with your address and account number.

Understanding Bylaw 2025-10: Water & Sewer Bylaw

Changes to Water & Wastewater Rates

Effective October 1, 2025
Your November 2025 utility bill will reflect the new water and wastewater rates.

How does the Town’s water and wastewater system work?

  • Water: Our water comes from Lac St. Cyr. It’s pumped to the Water Treatment Plant, cleaned and treated, then distributed through underground pipes to your home.
  • Wastewater: Used water from your home flows through the sewer system to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. After treatment, it is safely released back into the environment.

What are the costs of running the water and wastewater systems?

The cost of running the system includes:

  • Insurance for facilities, vehicles, and equipment
  • Staff wages to operate and maintain the system
  • Power, gas, and fuel
  • Debt payments for past upgrades
  • Materials and supplies needed for day-to-day operations

The Town switched to “User Pay – Full Operating Cost Recovery” Utility Rates in 2024. What does it mean?

  • Full Cost Recovery: All water and wastewater costs are covered by utility fees (in the past, it was partially covered by property taxes)
  • User Pay: You pay based on how much water you use, heavy users pay more, while those who conserve water can lower their bills
  • Annual Review: Rates are reviewed annually to stay fair and keep the system properly funded.

Why did the Town switch?

  • More transparent method to track costs and funding that ensures there are enough funds to operate our systems properly
  • It ensures fairness to residents as all costs are covered by utility fees (as opposed to partially funded by general taxes)
  • It provides residents with an opportunity to control their utility costs by managing their usage

What is included in my Utility Rate?

  • Service Charges: Cover the costs that don’t change with how much water flows through the system (like insurance)
  • Usage Charges: Cover the costs that depend on how much water flows through the system (like power and fuel)
  • Replacement Charges: Cover the partial cost of future replacement of the water and wastewater systems

Why did the Town add the Replacement Charges to our utility bill?

Just like furnaces or hot water tanks, our water and wastewater systems wear out and eventually need replacement.

  • In the past, these upgrades were funded mostly through provincial grants and borrowing.
  • With less provincial funding available, Council created a Reserve Fund to be better prepared for future replacements.
  • The Reserve Fund acts as a “Savings Account” for funding part of the future replacement and improvements.
  • Replacement charges on your bill are your contribution into this “Savings Account” to help pay for part of the upgrades.

Are the new rates different from the last year?

The 2025/2026 rates are slightly higher than last year because:

  • Insurance costs have risen.
  • A major maintenance project was completed at the Water Treatment Plant.

Example: Monthly Bill for a Household Using 10m³ of Water

Charges

2025/2026 Rates

2024/2025 Rates

Water Service

$17.91

$17.00

Water Consumption

10m³ × $1.37 = $13.70

10m³ × $1.31 = $13.10

Water Replacement

$7.00

$7.00

Wastewater Service

$36.77

$36.10

Wastewater (based on water used)

10m³ × $1.01 = $10.10

10m³ × $1.00 = $10.00

Wastewater Replacement

$3.50 (2025), $5.00 (2026)

$3.50

Total Bill

$88.98 (2025) / $90.48 (2026)

$86.70

QUESTIONS? Please call 780-645-4481 or email at utilities@town.stpaul.ab.ca

Animal License

If you own a cat or dog you are required to purchase a license as per Bylaw 2023-05: Animal Control

 The cost of a Cat License is as follows:

  • Yearly for Male/Female: $20.00
  • Yearly for Neutered/Spayed: $10.00
  • Lifetime for Neutered/Spayed and Microchipped: Free

The cost of a Dog License is as follows:

  • Yearly for Male/Female: $20.00
  • Yearly for Neutered/Spayed: $10.00
  • Lifetime for Neutered/Spayed and Microchipped: Free

2025 Municipal Election Notice

Residents of the Town of St. Paul will vote for one Mayor and six Councillors. An Advance Vote will be held on October 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Recreation Centre. Election Day voting will take place on October 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., also at the St. Paul Recreation Centre. Voter identification is required - click the button below.

Requirements for Voter Identification