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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey

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Prepared by:

Janet Omelchuk, ACP MCIP Jeff Brasok

December 2009

2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction .........................................................................................................1

Summary ..............................................................................................................2

Part 1: Major Canadian Cities………………………………………………... 4

Residential Property Taxes ........................................................................................4

Total Property and Business Taxes per Person ........................................................5

Residential Utility Charges .........................................................................................6

Combined Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges.....................................7

Part 2: Edmonton Regional Municipalities....................................................... 8

Residential Property Taxes ........................................................................................8

Total Property and Business Taxes per Person ........................................................9

Residential Utility Charges………………………………………………………… 10

Combined Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges…………………....... 10

Charts and Tables …………………….……………………………….… 12 – 51

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Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following municipalities for providing their property tax information through this survey:

 City of Calgary  City of Red Deer  City of Medicine Hat  City of Grande Prairie  City of Lethbridge  City of Burnaby  City of Surrey  City of Vancouver  City of Victoria  City of Regina  City of Saskatoon  City of Winnipeg  City of Toronto  City of London  City of Montreal  City of Laval  City of Halifax  City of St John’s  City of St. Albert  City of Leduc  City of Fort Saskatchewan  City of Spruce Grove  Town of Devon  Town of Stony Plain  Town of Morinville  Strathcona County  The Service New Brunswick of the Province of New Brunswick who provided information for the cities of Saint John and Fredericton

We would also like to thank EPCOR for power and water rates information; the City of Edmonton Asset Management and Public Works Department for sewer rates and land drainage fees information; and the Assessment and Taxation Branch of the Planning and Development Department for property tax information for the City of Edmonton.

For more information, please call Janet Omelchuk at (780) 496‐4105 or Jeff Brasok at (780) 496‐6082

Disclaimer The City of Edmonton provides this information in good faith but it gives no warranty nor accepts liability from any incorrect, incomplete or misleading information, or its use for any purpose.

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Introduction

The City of Edmonton conducts an annual survey of property taxes and utility charges for an average, single‐detached house in major Canadian cities to assess the relative burden on Edmonton homeowners. Since 1997, a similar survey has been conducted for municipalities in the Edmonton region.

The sample single‐detached house used in this year’s survey for the major Canadian cities and for the municipalities in the Edmonton region is similar to the house used in the past. It is defined as:

Twenty‐five to thirty‐years‐old, single‐ detached, three‐bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, a double car garage and finished full basement, on a 6,000 square‐foot lot located in an average neighbourhood of the city.

The main reason this sample house was chosen is that houses aged 25 to 30 years account for the highest percentage of all single‐detached houses in the Edmonton region. Therefore, it is more suitable to represent a typical house in an average neighborhood for all cities. The use of the same sample house for both Canadian cities and Edmonton regional comparisons can also avoid confusion for readers.

This year, a total of twenty Canadian cities and eight municipalities in the Edmonton region (not including Edmonton) were

surveyed for information on property taxes, land (storm) drainage and garbage collection charges. The survey also asked municipalities to provide information on total property and business taxes or machinery & equipment taxes and linear assessment for municipal, school and other purposes for all types of properties, as well as the average and the median property taxes of all single‐detached houses in the city.

NOTE: it is important to use and interpret the survey information in this report with caution. The survey is intended to compare the tax and utility costs of owning a similar house in different municipalities across Canada and in the Edmonton region only. It would be inappropriate to use this information to measure management efficiency of municipal government as property tax differences between municipalities can be attributable to various factors. These factors include the structure and sources of municipal governments’ revenues, the kinds and the levels of services provided, the use of split mill rates for different types of properties, different methods used for financing local improvements and other municipal services, and the extent a user pay policy is applied.

This report consists of two parts. The first part discusses the survey results for the twenty Canadian cities surveyed and the second part deals with the survey results for eight municipalities in the Edmonton region.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Three different measurements are used to compare property tax burden to taxpayers in Edmonton with the other twenty Canadian cities and eight other municipalities in the Edmonton region.

These measurements are: (1) property tax on a sample single‐detached house, (2) average property tax of all single‐ detached houses, and (3) median property tax of all single‐detached houses.

A comparison of total property and business taxes is also represented through (1) property tax per person, (2) property and business tax per person, and (3) residential share of tax levy.

Residential utility charges are also compared, as are combined property tax and utility charges.

Summary

Although Edmonton’s ranking varied depending upon which element was being measured, in 2009, Edmonton ranked better than the average of the Canadian cities and slightly worse than average among municipalities in the Edmonton region in terms of property taxes. Not including school taxes, Edmonton ranked better than average in the region as well.

Residential utility charges for Edmonton were significantly higher (second highest compared against both the twenty‐one Canadian municipalities and the nine regional municipalities.

Combined municipal property tax and utility charges for Edmonton were the same as the Canadian average and slightly lower than the average of municipalities in the Edmonton region.

Edmonton’s municipal property tax levy (i.e. excluding school tax) of $1,434 per year ranked seventh lowest among the twenty‐one Canadian cities surveyed in 2009, same as in 2008. It ranked the fourth lowest among the nine municipalities surveyed in the Edmonton region. This is also the same as last year’s ranking. If the school tax is included, Edmonton’s tax levy of $2,224 ranked the seventh from the lowest among the Canadian cities and sixth in the Edmonton region. Last year Edmonton was eighth and sixth lowest respectively.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey In terms of combined total taxes and utility charges, at $4,217 Edmonton ranks in the middle across Canada, and fourth highest out of the nine regional municipalities. Last year, Edmonton ranked as the eighth highest nationally and fifth highest out of ten regional municipalities.

In terms of combined average tax and utility charges, Edmonton’s ranking moved from seventh highest among the Canadian cities to third highest. In the Edmonton region it slipped from fourth lowest to sixth lowest.

Edmonton moved from eighth to eleventh lowest in terms of average property tax for single‐detached houses, and from seventh to eleventh lowest in terms of total property tax per person among the Canadian cities. In the Edmonton region, Edmonton ranked the third highest in terms of average property tax for single‐ detached houses, and fourth highest in terms of total property tax per person.

Edmonton's total property tax (including school taxes) of $2,224 per year for the sample single‐detached house was 14% lower than the Canadian cities' average of $2,582 and 2% higher than the Edmonton regional average of $2,209.

Edmonton’s total annual utility charge of $1,993 was 27% higher than the Canadian cities’ average of $1,563, and 4% higher than the Edmonton regional average of $1,918. (Note: Telephone charges are no longer included in utility rates.)

Edmonton’s combined total property tax and utility charges of $4,217 per year for the sample single‐detached house was 6% higher than the Canadian average of $3,987, and the 3% higher than the Edmonton regional average.

With the school tax excluded, Edmonton’s combined total municipal tax and utility charges of $3,427 per year was in line with the Canadian cities’ average of $3,412 and the same as the Edmonton regional average of $3,416.

Edmonton’s combined average property tax and utility charges of $4,455 per year was 11% higher than the Canadian cities’ average of $4,020, and 1% higher than the Edmonton regional average of $4,405.

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Part 1: Major Canadian Cities Residential Property Taxes

In this section, Edmonton’s property taxes are compared to other Canadian cities’ taxes using the following three different measurements:

 Property tax of the sample single‐ detached house  Average property tax of single‐ detached houses  Median property tax of single‐ detached houses

1. Property Tax of the Sample Single‐ detached House

Edmonton’s total property tax of $2,224 per year, including municipal and school taxes, for the sample single‐detached house, ranked the seventh lowest among the twenty‐one cities surveyed for 2009.

In 2008, it ranked eighth lowest.

Edmonton’s total tax was 14% lower than the twenty‐one cities’ average of $2,582 (See Chart 1 and Table 1). In 2008 it was 11% lower than the national average.

As in 2008, Surrey had the lowest total property tax in 2009 at $1,671, followed by Medicine Hat at $1,758, and Calgary at $1,873. Laval had the highest tax at $3,077, followed by London at $3,015.

With the school tax excluded, Edmonton’s municipal tax of $1,434 per year ranked the seventh lowest (same as last year), and was 22% lower than the twenty‐one cities’ average of $1,848 (See Chart 1A and Table 1). In 2008, Edmonton was 18% lower than the twenty‐one Canadian cities’ average.

2. Average Property Tax of Single‐ detached Houses

The average property tax for all single‐ detached houses in Edmonton was $2,462 per year, and ranked in the middle of the twenty‐one cities in 2009. Surrey had the lowest average tax at $1,650, followed by St. John’s at $1,760, while Montreal had the highest at $3,585, followed by Toronto at $3,314.

Edmonton’s average tax was 1% lower than the twenty‐one cities’ average of $2,496 and 2% higher than Calgary’s average tax of $2,413 (See Chart 2 and Table 2). In 2008, Edmonton’s average tax was 10% lower than the Canadian cities’ average and 3% lower than Calgary’s.

3. Median Property Tax of Single‐ detached houses

Fifteen Canadian cities provided median tax information this year. The median property tax for all single‐detached houses in Edmonton was $2,255 per year, and ranked right in the middle among the fifteen cities. St. John’s had the lowest

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Edmonton’s median tax was 2% lower than the fifteen cities’ average of $2,302 and 6% higher than Calgary’s median tax of $2,138 (See Chart 2A and Table 2). In 2008, Edmonton’s median tax was 5% higher than the fifteen cities’ average and 18% higher than Calgary’s.

Total Property and Business Taxes per Person

In this section, cities are compared in terms of total property and business taxes per person. The property tax includes residential and non‐residential property taxes for municipal, regional and school purposes. Actual or estimated 2008 population is used to calculate the per‐ person tax for all of the cities.

1. Total Property Tax per Person

Edmonton’s total property tax per person was $1,462 and ranked the tenth highest in 2009. This was 5% lower than the twenty‐ one cities’ average of $1,532.

Surrey had the lowest total property tax per person at $894, followed by St John’s at $1,040, and Laval at $1,096. Fredericton had the highest property tax per person at

$2,173, followed by Burnaby at $2,093 and Saint John at $2,091 (Chart 3 and Table 3).

2. Total Property and Business Taxes per Person

Only seven of the Canadian cities surveyed collected both property taxes and business taxes in 2009. Cities collecting business taxes can levy property taxes at a lower rate. It is therefore useful to compare the combined property and business tax per person.

Edmonton’s total property and business tax per person was $1,462 per year, and ranked tenth highest for 2009. The average total levy per person for Canadian cities surveyed was $1,532. Of the cities that collected business taxes in 2009, Fredericton had the highest total tax levy per person at $2,183 and St. John’s had the lowest at $1,251. Surrey had the lowest combined tax per person at $894, followed by Laval at $1,096 and Medicine Hat at $1,103 (none of these collect business taxes). Fredericton had the highest combined tax per person at $2,183, followed by Saint John at $2,095 and Burnaby at $2,093 (See Chart 3A and Table 3).

3. Residential Share of Total Tax Levy

A city with high property assessment or high tax rates on commercial, industrial and other non‐residential properties does not have to depend on high tax revenues

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey from residential properties. In this section, the residential shares of total tax levy (including business tax) are compared among the twenty‐one cities providing the detailed information.

The residential share of total tax levy in Edmonton accounted for 54.9% in 2009, as compared to 53.0% for the twenty‐one cities’ average and 50.8% for Calgary.

Edmonton ranked the eighth lowest in this comparison, similar to last year’s ninth lowest. Burnaby had the lowest residential share at 37.9%, followed by Montreal at 45.4%, and Victoria at 47.1%.

St. John’s had the highest share at 83.1%, followed by Saskatoon at 68.0% (Chart 3B and Table 3A).

Residential Utility Charges

Utility charges include costs charged to a residential house for power, water, sewer, garbage collection and land (storm) drainage services, which are not financed through property taxes. Telephone charges are no longer included in the survey.

Edmonton’s total utility charge of $1,993 per year for the average single‐detached house ranked the second highest among the twenty‐one cities in 2009. Montreal had the lowest totalling $588 per year (See Chart 4 and Table 4).

Edmonton's power rate of $73.78 per month, for 600 kWh‐power consumption,

was 10% higher than the twenty‐one cities' average of $67.26. Grande Prairie had the highest power rate at $111.84 per month, followed by Lethbridge at $97.03 and Saskatoon at $86.53. The higher power rate in Alberta municipalities is attributable to the deregulation of the electricity industry in Alberta and the termination of the Alberta Government subsidy to power users in 2002.

Edmonton's water rate of $34.20, for 19 cubic metres water consumption, was 17% higher than the twenty‐one cities' average of $29.22. Sewer rates of $25.02 were the same as the average rate of $25.12. The factors affecting higher water rates in Edmonton included the application of the user pay concept, higher costs of treatment, and lower financing assistance from other levels of government.

Only nine cities had a separate charge for garbage collection in 2009. The fee ranged from $3.25 per month in Toronto to $26.59 per month in Edmonton.

Only six cities charged homeowners a fee for land drainage. It ranged from $3.40 a month in Saskatoon to $13.42 per month in Surrey. Edmonton’s fee was $5.51 per month, the second lowest.

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Combined Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges

Since some cities finance some utility costs (like water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection) through property taxes, while other cities finance the costs through separate utility charges, it is useful to compare the combined cost of property taxes and utility charges. Three different combinations are used in this report for comparison:  Total property tax (including municipal and school) and utility charges of the sample house  Municipal property tax and utility charges of the sample house  Average property tax and utility charges of single‐detached houses

1. Total Property Tax and Utility Charges of the Sample House

Edmonton's combined cost of total property tax and utility charges for the sample single‐detached house was $4,217 per year in 2009. This was 6% higher than the twenty‐one cities' average of $3,987.

Edmonton's combined property tax and utility charges ranked the seventh highest among the twenty‐one cities surveyed.

Surrey had the lowest combined cost at $3,204, followed by Winnipeg at $3,302, and Medicine Hat at $3,362. Grand Prairie had the highest cost at $4,873, followed

by London at $4,589, and Saskatoon at $4,563 (See Chart 5 and Table 5).

2. Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges of the Sample House

Excluding school taxes, Edmonton’s combined cost of municipal property tax and utility charges ranked the tenth highest. The combined cost in Edmonton amounted to $3,427 per year in 2009. This was virtually the same as the twenty‐one cities’ average of $3,412.

Winnipeg had the lowest combined cost at $2,668 followed by Calgary at $2,687, and Medicine Hat at $2,751. St. John’s had the highest combined cost at $4,412, followed

by Saint John at $4,283 and Grande Prairie at $4,224 (See Chart 6 and Table 6).

3. Average Property Tax and Utility Charges of Single‐detached Houses

The combined cost of average property tax and utility charges of single‐detached houses in Edmonton amounted to $4,455 per year in 2009. It ranked the third highest among the twenty‐one cities.

Edmonton’s combined cost was 11% higher than the twenty‐one cities’ average of $4,020, and 8% higher than Calgary’s $4,111.

Surrey had the lowest combined cost at $3,183, followed by Laval at $3,308, and Winnipeg at $3,440. Grande Prairie had the highest cost at $5,139, followed by London at $4,828 (See Chart 7 and Table 7).

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Part 2: Edmonton Regional Municipalities

This is the thirteenth year a survey has been conducted for selected municipalities in the Edmonton region.

Edmonton City Council’s Property Tax Review Committee requested the survey in 1997. The following are the 2009 survey results for nine municipalities in the Edmonton region (including Edmonton).

Residential Property Taxes

Similar to the Canadian cities’ comparison, the following three different measurements are used in comparing Edmonton’s property tax with other municipalities in the Edmonton region.

 Property tax of the sample single‐ detached house  Average property tax of single‐ detached houses  Median property tax of single‐ detached houses

1. Property Tax of the Sample Single‐ detached House

In 2009, Edmonton’s total property tax of $2,209 per year, including municipal and school taxes, for the sample single‐ detached house ranked the fourth highest among the nine municipalities in the Edmonton region. Morinville had the

lowest tax levy at $1,540, followed by Fort Saskatchewan at $1,821. St. Albert had the highest tax at $2,926, followed by Strathcona County at $2,540. Edmonton’s total tax was 2% higher than the average for the region ‐ the regional average was $2,169 (See Chart 8 and Table 8).

Excluding school taxes, Edmonton’s municipal tax of $1,419 was 5 % lower than the regional average of $1,498, and ranked the fourth lowest in the region (See Chart 8A and Table 8). This is the same as the ranking for the last two years.

2. Average Property Tax of Single‐ detached Houses

The average property tax for all single‐ detached houses in Edmonton was $2,462 per year, and ranked the third highest among the nine municipalities. Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest average tax at $2,025, followed by Stony Plain at $12,186. St. Albert had the highest average tax at $3,794, followed distantly by Strathcona County at $2,703.

Edmonton’s average tax was 1% lower than the ten municipalities’ average of $2,488 (See Chart 9 and Table 9).

3. Median Property Tax of Single‐ detached Houses

The median property tax for all single‐ detached houses in Edmonton was $2,255 per year, and ranked the fourth lowest

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey among the nine municipalities. Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest median tax at $2,025, followed by Stony Plain at $2,111.

St. Albert had the highest median tax at $3,536, followed by Leduc at $3,536.

Edmonton’s median tax was 1% lower than the nine municipalities’ average of $2,488 (Chart 9A and Table 9).

Total Property and Business Taxes per Person

In this section, municipalities are compared in terms of total property and business taxes per person. The property tax includes residential and non‐residential property taxes for municipal, regional and school purposes. Like the Canadian cities’ comparison, the actual or estimated 2009 population is used for computing the per‐ capita tax information.

1. Total Property Tax per Person

Edmonton’s total property tax per person was $1,382 per year, and ranked right in the middle in 2009. This was almost the same as the Edmonton regional average of $1,369.

Devon had the lowest total property tax per person at $916, followed by Stony Plain at $1,066. Strathcona County had the highest tax per person at $2,058, followed

by Fort Saskatchewan at $1,672 (See Chart 10 and Table 10).

2. Total Property and Business Taxes per Person

Edmonton was the only municipality in the region levying both property taxes and business taxes in 2009. Some municipalities in the region collected only property taxes while other municipalities collected property taxes, machinery and equipment tax and/or linear assessment tax. It is useful to compare the combined property, business and other taxes.

The ranking by this measurement is the same as the total property tax per person for all municipalities. Edmonton’s total property and business tax per person was $1,462 in 2009. This was 6% higher than the Edmonton regional average of $1,378 (See Chart 10A and Table 10).

3. Residential Share of Total Tax Levy

The residential share of total tax levy in Edmonton accounted for 54.9% in 2009 (almost the same as in 2007 and 2008), as compared to the Edmonton regional average of 57.0%. Edmonton ranked the third lowest in terms of residential share (also the same as in 2007 and 2008). Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest residential share at 44.2%, followed by Strathcona County at 50.2%. Morinville had the highest share at 86.6%, followed by St. Albert at 84.2% (See Chart 10B and Table 10A).

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Residential Utility Charges

Edmonton’s total utility charge for power, water, sewer, land (storm) drainage and garbage collection of $166.10 per month ($1,993 per year) for the average single‐ detached house was the second highest in the Edmonton region in 2009. Fort Saskatchewan and Stony Plain had the lowest total utility charges at $136 per month ($1,632 per year) and $155 per month ($1,860 per year) respectively.

Morinville had the highest total charge at $186 per month ($2,232 per year).

Edmonton’s total utility charges were 4% more than the average charges in the Edmonton region of $160 per month or $1,917per year (See Chart 11 and Table 11).

Edmonton's power rate of $73.78 per month, for 600 kWh power consumption, was 6% lower than the regional average of $78.04. Edmonton's combined water and sewer rate of $60.22 per month, for 19 cubic metres water consumption, was 3% higher than the regional average of $58.54. Edmonton’s charge of $26.59 per month for garbage collection was 31% higher than the regional average of $20.25.

Only four municipalities, including Edmonton, had a separate charge for land (storm) drainage in the region, which ranged from $5.00 to $9.05 per month.

Combined Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges

Similar to the Canadian cities comparison, three different measurements are used for regional comparison in this report:  Total property tax (including municipal and school) and utility charges of the sample house,  Municipal property tax and utility charges of the sample house, and  Average property tax and utility charges of single‐detached houses.

1. Total Property Tax and Utility Charges of the Sample House

Edmonton's combined cost of total property tax and utility charges for the sample single‐detached house was $4,202 in 2009. This was 3% higher than the regional average of $4,087.

Edmonton's combined cost of total property tax and utility charges ranked as fourth highest of the nine municipalities surveyed. Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest combined cost at $3,448 and St. Albert had the highest combined cost at $4,802 (See Chart 12 and Table 12).

2. Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges of the Sample House

The combined cost for Edmonton homeowners amounted to $3,412 per year

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Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest combined cost at $2,809, followed by Stony Plain at $3,082. St. Albert had the highest cost at $4,029, followed by Strathcona County at $3,542 (See Chart 13 and Table 13).

3. Average Property Tax and Utility Charges of Single‐detached Houses

The combined cost of average property tax and utility charges of single‐detached houses for Edmonton amounted to $4,455 per year in 2009, and ranked the fourth highest among the nine municipalities providing the information. Last year’s ranking was sixth highest out of nine.

Edmonton’s combined cost was 1% higher than the nine municipalities’ average of $4,405. Fort Saskatchewan had the lowest combined cost at $3,642, while St. Albert had the highest cost at $5,671, a spread of over $2,000 (See Chart 14 and Table 14).

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Chart 1: Total Property Tax for a Single Detached House in 2009 Canadian Cities

3,500

3,000

2868

2938 2950

3015

3077

2730 2739 2583 2594

2642

2462

2,500

2272 2292 2224 2244

Dollars

2145

2,000

1873 1908 1908 1758 1671

1,500

1,000

500

La va l

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Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Figures include municipal, regional and school taxes, net of homeowner grants if applicable.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

(3) Information for Vancouver and Burnaby is based on an average-value single detached house which may not correspond to the sample house as described above.

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Chart 1A: Municipal Property Tax for a Single Detached House in 2009 Canadian Cities

3,000

2462

2,500

2524

2583

2640

2394 2240 2275 2065 2073 2080 1993

Dollars

2,000 1637 1502

1554

1434

1,500

1315 1333 1274 1309 1147

1,000

989

500

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Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Figures include municipal and regional taxes, but exclude school tax, and are net of homeowner grants if applicable.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

(3) Information for Vancouver and Burnaby is based on an average-value single detached house which may not correspond to the sample house as described above.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 1 Comparative Property Tax Levy on a Sample House in 2009 [1] for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (dollars) City

Property Tax Levy Municipal

EDMONTON [6]

School

Other [4]

Total

Homeowner Grants or Credits

Net Property Tax Levy Rank (After Grants)

1,419

790

15

2,224

0

2,224

7

Calgary

989

884

0

1,873

0

1,873

3

Red Deer

1,315

593

0

1,908

0

1,908

4

Medicine Hat

1,120

611

27

1,758

0

1,758

2

Grande Prairie

1,983

649

10

2,642

0

2,642

14

Lethbridge

1,524

591

30

2,145

0

2,145

6

Burnaby [3]

1,719

1,235

346

3,300

570 [2]

2,730

15

Surrey

1,093

908

240

2,241

570 [2]

1,671

1

Vancouver [3]

1,673

1,236

400

3,309

570 [2]

2,739

16

Victoria

1,817

924

423

3,164

570 [2]

2,594

13

Regina

1,178

983

131

2,292

0

2,292

10

Saskatoon

1,348

1,366

154

2,868

0

2,868

17

Winnipeg [6]

1,274

1,284

0

2,558

1,908

4

Montreal

2,394

544

0

2,938

0

2,938

18

Laval

2,275

802

0

3,077

0

3,077

21

Toronto [6]

2,080

870

0

2,950

0

2,950

19

London

2,422

491

102

3,015

0

3,015

20

Halifax [6]

1,468

635

169

2,272

0

2,272

9

Saint John

2,462

0

0

2,462

0

2,462

11

Fredericton

2,583

0

0

2,583

0

2,583

12

St. John's

2,640

0

0

2,640

396 [7]

2,244

8

1,751

733

97

2,582

158

2,423

‐‐

Average

650 [5]

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: 1. The sample house is defined as a 25 to 30 year‐old detached 3‐bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

2. Grant is $570 for school levy for homeowners with age 64 years or under and $845 for senior citizens or handicapped.

3. Based on the averaged value of single‐family houses, which may not correspond to the sample house described above.

4. Other includes regional and other tax levies.

5. Grant is for school levy. For Regina and Saskatoon the grant is 10% of school tax.

6. Based on the median value of single detached houses; which may not correspond to the sample house described above.

7. Grant is 15% of property taxes.

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Chart 2: Average Property Tax for All Single Detached Houses in 2009 Canadian Cities

4,000 3585

3,500 3254

2908

3,000 2515 2462 2483 2400 2407 2413 2423

2,500 Dollars

3314

2597 2622 2627

2240 2272 2046 1949

2,000

1760 1650

1,500 1,000 500

To ro nt o M on t re al

La va l R eg in a C al ga ry Sa in tJ oh ED n M O N TO N R ed D ee r Vi ct or i a Sa sk at oo n Va nc ou ve Fr r ed er ict G on ra nd e Pr ai ri e Lo nd on

Su rr ey St .J oh n' M s ed ic in e H at W in ni pe g H al ifa x Le th br id ge

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property taxes include municipal, regional and school taxes, but net of homeowner grants where is applicable.

(2) Figure shown is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

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Chart 2A: Median Property Tax for All Single Detached Houses in 2009 Canadian Cities

3,500 2968

3,000

3016

2827

2421

2,500 2138

2145

2222

2255

2475

2320

2263

Dollars

1994

2,000

1908 1760

1814

1,500

1,000

500

M on t re al

Lo nd on

D ee r Fr ed er ict on Sa sk at oo n G ra nd Pr ai rie

R ed

R eg in a

Le th br id ge Sa in tJ oh n ED M O N TO N

C al ga ry

H al ifa x

W in ni pe g

St .J oh n' s M ed ic in e H at

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property taxes include municipal, regional and school taxes, but net of homeowner grants where is applicable.

(2) Figure shown is the median property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 2 Average Property Tax and Median Property Tax for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Selected Canadian Cities ) (dollars) Average Tax (1) City

Median Tax (1)

Tax Levy

Rank

Tax Levy

Rank

EDMONTON

2,462

11

2,255

8

Calgary

2,413

9

2,138

5

Red Deer

2,483

12

2,320

10

Medicine Hat

1,949

3

1,814

2

Grande Prairie

2,908

17

2,827

13

Lethbridge

2,272

6

2,145

6

Burnaby (2)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Surrey (2)

1,650

1

N/A

N/A

Vancouver (2)

2,622

15

N/A

N/A

Victoria (2)

2,515

13

N/A

N/A

Regina

2,407

8

2,263

9

Saskatoon

2,597

14

2,475

12

Winnipeg (2)

2,046

4

1,908

3

Montreal

3,585

20

3,016

15

Laval

2,400

7

N/A

N/A

Toronto

3,314

19

N/A

N/A

London

3,254

18

2,968

14

Halifax

2,240

5

1,994

4

Saint John

2,423

10

2,222

7

Fredericton

2,627

16

2,421

11

St. John's

1,760

2

1,760

1

2,496

‐‐

2,302

‐‐

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Note: (1) Property tax levy includes municipal, regional and school taxes, but net of homeowner grants or credits.

The average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

The median property tax is the median property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) net of homeowner grants.

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Chart 3: Total Property Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 Canadian Cities

2,400 2173 2091 2093 1980

2,000 1793

2018

1827

1617

1,600 1449

Dollars

1382 1387 1243 1215 1235

1,200

1324 1291 1304

1096 1103 1040 894

800

400

La M va ed l ic in e H at Sa sk at oo Le n th br id ge R eg in a R ed D ee r W in ni pe g H al ifa ED x M O N TO N C al ga ry M on t re al Lo nd on Va nc ou G v ra er nd e Pr ai ri e Vi ct or ia To ro nt o Sa in tJ oh n Bu rn ab Fr y ed er ict on

Su rr ey St .J oh n' s

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total property tax levy includes municipal, regional, and school taxes.

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Chart 3A: Total Property and Business Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 Canadian Cities

2,400 2183 2093 2095 1980

2,000 1793

1570

1,600

2018

1827

1617

1449 1462

Dollars

1362 1388 1243 1251 1215 1235

1,200

1291

1096 1103

894

800

400

R eg in a St .J oh n' s R ed D ee r H al ifa x W in ni pe g M on t re ED al M O N TO N C al ga ry Lo nd on Va nc ou G v ra er nd e Pr ai ri e Vi ct or ia To ro nt o Bu rn ab y Sa in tJ oh Fr n ed er ict on

ey Su rr

La M va ed l ic in e H at Sa sk at oo n Le th br id ge

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total property tax levy includes municipal, regional, and school taxes.

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Chart 3B: Residential Property Tax as Percent of Total Tax Levy in 2009 Canadian Cities

100

83.1

80

Percent (%)

64.7 58.7

60

54.9 50.6 45.1

40

46.6

50.8

59.0

59.6

61.5

60.8

65.0

65.1

66.1

68.0

62.0

55.4

51.8

47.3

37.9

20

Lo nd on Sa sk at oo n St .J oh n' s

La va l R eg in a R ed D M e er ed ic in e H at Le th br id ge Su rr ey

Bu rn ab y M on t re al Vi ct or ia Sa in tJ oh Va n nc ou ve r C al ga ry To ro nt ED o M O N TO N H al ifa x W in ni G p ra eg nd e Pr ai ri e Fr ed er ict on

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total tax levy includes property taxes for all properties, and business tax, machinery and equipment tax and others.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 3 Total Property and Business Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 City

Population [1]

Total Tax Levy Property Business Total Levy (thousands of dollars)

Total Tax Levy Per Person Property Rank Total Levy Rank (dollars) (dollars)

EDMONTON

782,439

1,081,247

62,454

1,143,701

1,382

11

1,462

12

Calgary

1,066,000

1,478,100

195,000

1,673,100

1,387

12

1,570

13

Red Deer

89,891

116,046

0

116,046

1,291

8

1,291

8

Medicine Hat

61,097

67,403

0

67,403

1,103

4

1,103

3

Grande Prairie

50,227

91,760

0

91,760

1,827

16

1,827

16

Lethbridge

85,492

105,545

0

105,545

1,235

6

1,235

5

Burnaby

219,000

458,303

0

458,303

2,093

20

2,093

19

Surrey

468,701

419,034

0

419,034

894

1

894

1

Vancouver

600,000

1,075,647

0

1,075,647

1,793

15

1,793

15

Victoria

83,003

164,325

0

164,325

1,980

17

1,980

17

Regina

208,000

258,440

0

258,440

1,243

7

1,243

6

Saskatoon

217,800

264,666

0

264,666

1,215

5

1,215

4

Winnipeg

674,800

880,269

56,295

936,564

1,304

9

1,388

10

Montreal [2]

1,640,585

2,377,600

0

2,377,600

1,449

13

1,449

11

Laval [2]

391,200

428,813

0

428,813

1,096

3

1,096

2

Toronto

2,651,717

5,350,398

0

5,350,398

2,018

18

2,018

18

London

369,000

596,643

0

596,643

1,617

14

1,617

14

Halifax

398,500

527,740

15,190

542,930

1,324

10

1,362

9

Saint John [2]

68,043

142,293

276

142,569

2,091

19

2,095

20

Fredericton [2]

50,535

109,815

521

110,336

2,173

21

2,183

21

St. John's

101,000

105,000

21,305

126,305

1,040

2

1,251

7

489,382

766,623

16,716

783,339

1,503

Average

‐‐

1,532

‐‐

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Actual or estimated population for 2009.

(2) Municipal levy only.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 3A Total Property and Business Tax Levy in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( thousands of dollars ) Property Tax City

Total

Residential

Tax

Tax Levy

as % of Total

Rank

Residential

Non‐Residential

EDMONTON

628,282

452,965

1,081,247

62,454

1,143,701

54.9

8

Calgary

849,200

628,900

1,478,100

195,000

1,673,100

50.8

6

Red Deer

71,976

44,070

116,046

0

116,046

62.0

15

Medicine Hat

43,626

23,777

67,403

0

67,403

64.7

16

Grande Prairie

54,121

37,639

91,760

0

91,760

59.0

11

Lethbridge

68,574

36,971

105,545

0

105,545

65.0

17

Burnaby

173,514

284,789

458,303

0

458,303

37.9

1

Surrey

272,987

146,047

419,034

0

419,034

65.1

18

Vancouver

544,641

531,006

1,075,647

0

1,075,647

50.6

5

Victoria

77,470

86,855

164,325

0

164,325

47.1

3

Regina

159,016

99,424

258,440

0

258,440

61.5

14

Saskatoon

180,009

84,657

264,666

0

264,666

68.0

20

Winnipeg

550,223

330,046

880,269

56,295

936,564

58.7

10

1,078,900

1,298,700

2,377,600

0

2,377,600

45.4

2

260,736

168,077

428,813

0

428,813

60.8

13

2,771,488

2,578,910

5,350,398

0

5,350,398

51.8

7

London

394,125

202,518

596,643

0

596,643

66.1

19

Halifax

300,680

227,060

527,740

15,190

542,930

55.4

9

Saint John [1]

70,152

72,141

142,293

276

142,569

49.2

4

Fredericton [1]

65,711

44,104

109,815

521

110,336

59.6

12

105,000

21,305

126,305

83.1

21

766,623

16,716

783,339

53.0

Montreal [1] Laval [1] Toronto [2]

St. John's [1]

105,000

Average

415,259

‐ 351,365

Total

Business

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Municipal levy only.

(2) Multi‐residential tax levy for Toronto is included in non‐residential, not in residential.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 3B Total Property Tax Levy By Purposes in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (thousands of dollars) Residential Property Non‐residential Property Municipal Tax (1)

School Tax

Total

Municipal Tax (1)

School Tax

Total

EDMONTON

408,540

219,742

628,282

360,815

92,150

452,965

Calgary

449,100

400,100

849,200

451,400

177,500

628,900

Red Deer

49,527

22,449

71,976

34,395

9,675

44,070

Medicine Hat

28,627

14,999

43,626

19,195

4,582

23,777

Grande Prairie

41,052

13,069

54,121

30,879

6,760

37,639

Lethbridge

50,087

18,487

68,574

30,244

6,727

36,971

Burnaby

108,562

64,952

173,514

183,889

100,900

284,789

Surrey

162,644

110,343

272,987

73,024

73,023

146,047

Vancouver

341,198

203,443

544,641

321,789

209,217

531,006

Victoria

54,833

22,637

77,470

59,710

27,145

86,855

Regina

90,909

68,107

159,016

53,420

46,004

99,424

Saskatoon

94,562

85,447

180,009

40,438

44,219

84,657

Winnipeg

275,500

274,723

550,223

130,324

199,722

330,046

Montreal

1,078,900

0

1,078,900

1,298,700

0

1,298,700

260,736

0

260,736

168,077

0

168,077

2,075,298

696,189

2,771,487

1,362,988

1,215,922

2,578,910

London

333,548

60,577

394,125

107,671

94,847

202,518

Halifax

232,280

68,400

300,680

182,445

44,615

227,060

Saint John

70,152

0

70,152

72,141

0

72,141

Fredericton

65,711

0

65,711

44,104

0

44,104

105,000

0

105,000

0

0

0

303,656

111,603

415,259

239,317

112,048

351,365

City

Laval Toronto [2]

St. John's Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services, November 2009.

Note: (1) Includes municipal, regional and other levies.

(2) Multi‐residential tax levy for Toronto is included in non‐residential, not in residential.

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Chart 4: Total Monthly Utility Charges for Single Detached Houses in 2009 Canadian Cities

200 186

180 164

160 141

140

140

128

128

131

133

134

142

145

148

166

152

135

123 116

Dollars

120

117

100 85 76

80 60

49

40 20 D ee Sa r sk at oo n C al ga ry R eg in a St .J oh n' s Sa in tJ oh Le n th br id g ED e M O N G T ra O nd N e Pr ai ri e

H al ifa x

R ed

Vi ct or ia W in ni pe Fr g ed er ict on Bu rn ab y Su rr ey Va nc ou ve r Lo nd on To ro nt M o ed ic in e H at

La va l

M on t re al

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Figures include charges for power, water, sewer, land drainage, and garbage collection.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 4 Average Monthly Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (as of Month 2009) (dollars) City EDMONTON Calgary Red Deer Medicine Hat Grande Prairie Lethbridge Burnaby Surrey Vancouver Victoria Regina Saskatoon Winnipeg Montreal Laval Toronto London Halifax Saint John Fredericton St. John's Average

Power [1] 73.78 77.39 72.91 61.28 111.84 [6] 97.03 41.75 41.75 41.75 41.75 78.67 86.53 44.57 44.89 44.89 74.46 [5] 70.90 [5] 81.61 77.87 77.87 69.07 67.26

Water [2] 35.20 35.33 26.90 32.73 28.79 27.54 48.57 17.64 31.58 21.64 33.33 20.43 39.05 [4] 4.17 24.22 35.94 27.00 20.18 35.83 19.84 47.65 29.22

Sewer [2] 25.02 21.51 30.95 24.96 29.52 22.30 32.53 37.28 38.62 6.86 23.93 30.87 32.55 0 [3] 6.55 19.01 23.44 33.37 38.02 19.23 30.95 25.12

Garbage 26.59 0 9.48 14.68 15.76 16.85 0 17.67 15.83 14.50 0 0 0 0 0 3.25 0 0 0 0 0 6.41

Land Drainage 5.51 7.30 0 0 0 0 0 13.42 0 0 8.70 3.40 0 0 0 0 9.81 0 0 0 0 2.29

Total 166.10 141.53 140.24 133.65 185.91 163.72 122.85 127.76 127.78 84.75 144.63 141.23 116.17 49.06 75.66 132.66 131.15 135.16 151.72 116.94 147.67 130.30

Rank 20 15 13 11 21 19 6 7 8 3 16 14 4 1 2 10 9 12 18 5 17 ‐‐

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Sources: EPCOR and City of Edmonton Asset Management & Public Works Department.

Notes: (1) Based on 600 KWH/month power consumption. Rates shown exclude GST and/or PST. (2) Based on 19 cubic meter per month water consumption and 18.5 cubic meter per month for sewer charge.

(3) Financed through property tax.

(4) Includes surcharges; for Winnipeg it includes water and sewer main charges of $128 a year in tax levy.

(5) Effective May 1, 2006 in Ontario, two‐tier pricing is in place to reflect the true cost of electricity.

Approved by the OEB. (6) Some customers will automatically receive electricity at regulated rates effective July 1, 2004.

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Chart 5: Total Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single Detached House in 2009 - Canadian Cities

5,500 5,000

4873 4542 4563 4589

4,500 3894

4,000

3985 3986 4016 4028

4110

4272 4283 4204 4217

3611 3527 3571 3591

Dollars

3,500

3204

3302 3362

3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 Lo nd ra on nd e Pr ai ri e G

La va Fr l ed er ict on St .J oh n' s R eg in Le a th br id ge Bu rn ab ED y M O N TO Va N nc ou ve r Sa in tJ oh n To ro nt o Sa sk at oo n

Su rr

ey W in ni pe M ed g ic in e H at M on t re al C al ga ry R ed D ee r Vi ct or ia H al ifa x

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Total property tax includes municipal, regional and school taxes, but is net of homeowner grants or credits if applicable.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 5 Total Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Selected Canadian Cities ) (dollars) Total (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Rank

EDMONTON

2,224

1,993

4,217

15

Calgary

1,873

1,698

3,571

5

Red Deer

1,908

1,683

3,591

6

Medicine Hat

1,758

1,604

3,362

3

Grande Prairie

2,642

2,231

4,873

21

Lethbridge

2,145

1,965

4,110

13

Burnaby

2,730

1,474

4,204

14

Surrey

1,671

1,533

3,204

1

Vancouver

2,739

1,533

4,272

16

Victoria

2,594

1,017

3,611

7

Regina

2,292

1,736

4,028

12

Saskatoon

2,868

1,695

4,563

19

Winnipeg

1,908

1,394

3,302

2

Montreal

2,938

589

3,527

4

Laval

3,077

908

3,985

9

Toronto

2,950

1,592

4,542

18

London

3,015

1,574

4,589

20

Halifax

2,272

1,622

3,894

8

Saint John

2,462

1,821

4,283

17

Fredericton

2,583

1,403

3,986

10

St. John's

2,244

1,772

4,016

11

2,423

1,564

3,987

‐‐

City

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Property tax shown includes municipal, regional and school taxes, but is net of homeowner grants or credits.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewers, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Chart 6: Combined Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single Detached House in 2009 - Canadian Cities

5,000 4412

4,500

4224 3986

4,000 3427

3,500

3606

4098

3672

3257 3259 3183 3197 3045 2983 2998

3,000 Dollars

3519 3539

4283

2866 2668 2687

2751

2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 La va Sa l sk at oo n Vi ct or ia H al ifa ED x M O N TO Le N th br id ge Bu rn ab Va y nc ou ve r To ro nt Fr o ed er ict on Lo nd G ra on nd e Pr ai ri e Sa in tJ oh n St .J oh n' s

W in ni pe g C al ga M ry ed ic in e H at Su rr ey M on t re al R ed D ee r R eg in a

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property taxes include both municipal and regional taxes, but exclude school taxes and is net of part of homeowner grants if applicable.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 6 Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Selected Canadian Cities ) (dollars) Municipal (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Total

EDMONTON

1,434

1,993

3,427

12

7

Calgary

989

1,698

2,687

2

1

Red Deer

1,315

1,683

2,998

6

5

Medicine Hat

1,147

1,604

2,751

3

2

Grande Prairie

1,993

2,231

4,224

19

11

Lethbridge

1,554

1,965

3,519

13

9

Burnaby

2,065

1,474

3,539

14

12

Surrey

1,333

1,533

2,866

4

6

Vancouver

2,073

1,533

3,606

15

13

Victoria

2,240

1,017

3,257

10

15

Regina

1,309

1,736

3,045

7

4

Saskatoon

1,502

1,695

3,197

9

8

Winnipeg

1,274

1,394

2,668

1

3

Montreal

2,394

589

2,983

5

17

Laval

2,275

908

3,183

8

16

Toronto

2,080

1,592

3,672

16

14

London

2,524

1,574

4,098

18

19

Halifax

1,637

1,622

3,259

11

10

Saint John

2,462

1,821

4,283

20

18

Fredericton

2,583

1,403

3,986

17

20

St. John's

2,640

1,772

4,412

21

21

1,849

1,564

3,412

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City

Average

Rank Municipal Tax

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Property tax shown excludes school taxes and is net of homeowner grants or credits.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Chart 7: Combined Average Property Tax and Utility Charges for Single Detached Houses in 2009 - Canadian Cities

6,000 5,500

5139

5,000

4828 4455

4,500 4030

Dollars

4,000

4111

4143

4155

4166

4174

4237

4244

4292

3862

3,500

3183

3308

3440

3532

3532

3553

3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 R eg in a Va nc ou ve r R ed D ee r M on t re al Le th br id ge Sa in tJ oh n Sa sk at oo ED n M O N TO N Lo n G do ra n nd e Pr ai ri e

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Su rr

ey

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage, and garbage collection. Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 7 Average Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Selected Canadian Cities ) (dollars) Average (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Rank

EDMONTON

2,462

1,993

4,455

17

Calgary

2,413

1,698

4,111

9

Red Deer

2,483

1,683

4,166

12

Medicine Hat

1,949

1,604

3,553

6

Grande Prairie

2,908

2,231

5,139

19

Lethbridge

2,272

1,965

4,237

14

N/A

1,474

N/A

N/A

Surrey

1,650

1,533

3,183

1

Vancouver

2,622

1,533

4,155

11

Victoria

2,515

1,017

3,532

4

Regina

2,407

1,736

4,143

10

Saskatoon

2,597

1,695

4,292

16

Winnipeg

2,046

1,394

3,440

3

Montreal

3,585

589

4,174

13

Laval

2,400

908

3,308

2

Toronto

3,314

1,592

N/A

N/A

London

3,254

1,574

4,828

18

Halifax

2,240

1,622

3,862

7

Saint John

2,423

1,821

4,244

15

Fredericton

2,627

1,403

4,030

8

St. John's

1,760

1,772

3,532

5

2,496

1,564

4,020

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City

Burnaby

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Chart 8: Total Property Tax for a Single Detached House in 2009 Edmonton Region

3,500 2926

3,000 2540

2,500

2341

Dollars

2137

2,000

2209

2184

1826

1821 1540

1,500 1,000 500

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A

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0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Figures include municipal and school taxes.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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Chart 8A: Municipal Property Tax for a Single Detached House in 2009 Edmonton Region

2,500 2152

2,000

1529

Dollars

1,500

1617

1549

1629

1419 1182

1227

1182

1,000

500

lb er t t.

A S

Le du c

C ou nt y

tr at hc on a

D ev on S

G ro ve pr uc e S

D M O N TO N E

Pl ai n to ny S

M or in vi ll e

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Figures exclude school taxes.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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Table 8 Comparative Property Tax Levy on a Sample House in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (dollars) Municipal Tax

School Tax

Total

EDMONTON

1,419

790

2,209

4

6

St. Albert

2,152

774

2,926

9

9

Leduc

1,629

555

2,184

8

5

Fort Saskatchewan

1,182

639

1,821

1

2

Devon

1,549

792

2,341

6

7

Stony Plain

1,227

599

1,826

3

3

Spruce Grove

1,529

608

2,137

5

4

Morinville

1,182

358

1,540

1

1

Strathcona County

1,617

923

2,540

7

8

1,498

671

2,169

‐

‐

City

Average

Rank Municipal Total

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: The sample house is defined as a 25 to 30 year‐old detached 3‐bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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Chart 9: Average Property Tax for Single Detached Houses in 2009 Edmonton Region

4,000

3794

3,500 3,000 2703

Dollars

2462

2444

2,500 2186

2217

2250

2307

2025

2,000 1,500 1,000 500

E

lb er t t.

A S

C ou nt y

S

tr at hc on a

D M O N TO N

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M or in vi lle

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0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property taxes include both municipal and school taxes.

(2) The average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

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Chart 9A: Median Property Tax for Single Detached Houses in 2009 Edmonton Region

4,000 3536

3,500 3,000 2540

Dollars

2,500

2255 2111

2,000

2600

2352

2262

2128

1855

1,500 1,000 500

lb er t t.

A S

Le du c

C ou nt y

tr at hc on a

G ro ve S

pr uc e S

M or in vi ll e

D M O N TO N E

D ev on

Pl ai n to ny S

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property taxes include both municipal and school taxes.

(2) The median property tax is the median property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

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Table 9 Average Property Tax and Median Property Tax for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Edmonton Capital Region ) (dollars) Average Tax (1) City

Median Tax (1)

Tax Levy

Rank

Tax Levy

Rank

EDMONTON

2,462

7

2,255

4

St. Albert

3,794

9

3,536

9

Leduc

2,250

4

2,600

8

Ft. Saskatchewan

2,025

1

1,855

1

Devon

2,217

3

2,128

3

Stony Plain

2,186

2

2,111

2

Spruce Grove

2,444

6

2,352

6

Morinville

2,307

5

2,262

5

Strathcona County [2]

2,703

8

2,540

7

2,488

‐

2,404

‐

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Note: (1) Property taxes include both municipal and school taxes.

The average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

The median property tax is the median property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) Figures refer to Sherwood Park and not the County as a whole.

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Chart 10: Total Property Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 Edmonton Region

2,500 2058

2,000 1672 1570 1465

1,500 Dollars

1382

1066

1,000

1112

1081

916

500

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S t.

A

Le du c

E D M O N TO N

G ro ve S pr uc e

M or in vi l le

Pl ai n S to ny

D ev on

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total property tax levy includes municipal and school taxes.

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Chart 10A: Total Property and Business Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 Edmonton Region

2,500 2058

2,000 1672 1570 1462

Dollars

1,500 1066

1,000

1465

1112

1081

916

500

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S t.

A

Le du c

D M O N TO N E

G ro ve S pr uc e

M or in vi lle

Pl ai n to ny S

D ev on

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total property tax levy includes municipal and school taxes.

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Chart 10B: Residential Property Tax as Percent of Total Tax Levy in 2009 Edmonton Region

100

81.8

84.2

82.3

86.6

78.5

80

Percent (%)

64.0

60

54.9 50.2 44.2

40

20

M or in vi l le

lb er t S t.

A

D ev on

S

to ny

Pl ai n

G ro ve S pr uc e

Le du c

D M O N TO N E

Ft .S as ka tc he w an S tr at hc on a C ou nt y

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Total tax levy includes property taxes for all properties, and business tax, machinery and equipment tax and others.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 10 Total Property and Business Tax Levy Per Person in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 Total Tax Levy City

Population [1]

Property

Business

Total Tax Levy Per Person

Total Levy

(dollars)

(thousands of dollars) EDMONTON

Property Rank

Total Levy Rank (dollars)

782,439

1,081,247

62,454

1,143,701

1,382

5

1,462

5

St. Albert

58,501

91,872

0

91,872

1,570

7

1,570

7

Leduc

21,500

31,488

0

31,488

1,465

6

1,465

6

Ft. Saskatchewan(2)

17,469

29,214

0

29,214

1,672

8

1,672

8

6,531

5,982

0

5,982

916

1

916

1

Stony Plain

12,363

13,183

0

13,183

1,066

2

1,066

2

Spruce Grove

23,326

25,941

0

25,941

1,112

4

1,112

4

7,228

7,810

0

7,810

1,081

3

1,081

3

87,998

181,129

0

181,129

2,058

9

2,058

9

113,039

163,096

6,939

170,036

1,369

‐

1,378

‐

Devon

Morinville Strathcona County(2) Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Actual or estimated population for 2009.

(2) Property tax levy includes machinery & equipment levy, and linear assessment.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 10A Total Property and Business Tax Levy in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( thousands of dollars ) City

Property Tax

Business

Total

Residential

Tax

Tax Levy

as % of Total

Residential

Non‐Residential*

EDMONTON

628,282

452,965 1,081,247

62,454

1,143,701

54.9

3

St. Albert

77,322

14,550 91,872

‐

91,872

84.2

8

Leduc

20,153

11,335

31,488

‐

31,488

64.0

4

Ft. Saskatchewan

12,902

16,312

29,214

‐

29,214

44.2

1

Devon

4,921

1,061

5,982

‐

5,982

82.3

7

Stony Plain

10,780 2,403

13,183

‐

13,183

81.8

6

Spruce Grove

20,356

5,585 25,941

‐

25,941

78.5

5

Morinville

6,761

1,049

7,810

‐

7,810

86.6

9

Strathcona County

90,996

90,133

181,129

‐

181,129

50.2

2

96,941

66,155

163,096

6,939

170,036

57.0

‐

Average

Total

Rank

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Note: * Non‐residential property tax levy includes machinery & equipment levy, and/or linear assessment, except Devon.

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Table 10B Total Property Tax Levy By Purposes in 2009 for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (thousands of dollars) City EDMONTON

Residential Property Municipal School Total Tax (1) Tax

Non‐residential Property (2) Municipal School Total Tax (1) Tax

267,854

170,712

438,566

186,637

79,693

266,330

St. Albert

57,012

20,310

77,322

11,252

3,298

14,550

Leduc

15,043

5,110

20,153

8,930

2,405

11,335

Fort Saskatchewan

8,383

4,519

12,902

13,879

2,433

16,312

Devon

3,261

1,660

4,921

688

373

1,061

Stony Plain

7,244

3,536

10,780

1,666

737

2,403

Spruce Grove

14,597

5,759

20,356

4,083

1,502

5,585

Morinville

5,192

1,569

6,761

746

303

1,049

57,964

33,032

90,996

79,893

10,240

90,133

48,506

27,356

75,862

34,197

11,220

45,418

Strathcona County Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning and Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Note: (1) Includes municipal, regional and other levies.

(2) Non‐residential property tax levy includes machinery & equipment levy, and/or linear assessment.

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Chart 11: Total Monthly Utility Charges for Single Detached Houses in 2009 Edmonton Region

200 186

180 166 163

160 Dollars 140

156

155

157

160

158

136

120

M or in vi lle

D M O N TO N E

G ro ve pr uc e S

C ou nt y

tr at hc on a

Le du c S

D ev on

lb er t t.

A S

Pl ai n to ny S

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

100

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Note: Figures include charges for power, water, sewer, land drainage, and garbage collection.

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Table 11 Average Monthly Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House for a Single‐Family House in 2009 (as of Month 2009) (dollars)

Power [1]

Water [2]

Land Sewer [2] Garbage Drainage

Total

Rank

5.51

166.10

8

EDMONTON

73.78

35.20

25.02 26.59

St. Albert

76.16

28.14

24.74

18.30 9.05

156.39

3

Leduc

80.95

28.35

23.95

20.00

158.25

5

Ft. Saskatchewan

75.62

27.39

17.92

14.66

0 135.59

1

Devon

79.76

30.83

28.68

18.00

0 157.27

4

Stony Plain

77.37

28.43

28.53

20.26

0 154.59

2

Spruce Grove

80.51

56.77 [3]

‐

26.00

0 163.28

7

Morinville

82.41

48.35

38.04

17.62

0 186.42

9

Strathcona County [4]

75.82

35.95

20.54

20.83

7.25

160.39

6

78.04

35.49

23.05

20.25

2.98

159.81

‐

Average

5.00

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Sources: EPCOR, and City of Edmonton Asset Management & Public Works Department.

Notes: (1) Based on 600 KWH/month power consumption; Rates shown include Balancing Pool Credit, exclude GST. (2) Based on 19 cubic meter/month water consumption for water charge and 18.5 cubic meter/month sewer charge.

(3) Includes water and sewer charges.

(4) Figures refer to Sherwood Park and not the County as a whole.

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Chart 12: Total Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single Detached House in 2009 Edmonton Region

5,000 4803

4,800 4,600

4465

4,400 4202

Dollars

4,200

4228

4096

4083

4,000 3777

3,800

3681

3,600 3448

3,400 3,200

lb er t t.

A

S

S

C ou nt y

tr at hc on a

D ev on

D M O N TO N E

G ro ve S

pr uc e

Le du c

M or in vi ll e

Pl ai n to ny S

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

3,000

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Total property tax includes municipal and school taxes.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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2009 Residential Property Taxes and Utility Charges Survey Table 12 Total Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Edmonton Capital Region ) (dollars) Total (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Rank

EDMONTON

2,209

1,993

4,202

6

St. Albert

2,926

1,877

4,803

9

Leduc

2,184

1,899

4,083

4

Ft. Saskatchewan

1,821

1,627

3,448

1

Devon

2,341

1,887

4,228

7

Stony Plain

1,826

1,855

3,681

2

Spruce Grove

2,137

1,959

4,096

5

Morinville

1,540

2,237

3,777

3

Strathcona County

2,540

1,925

4,465

8

2,169

1,918

4,087

‐

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Property tax shown includes municipal and school taxes.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Chart 13: Combined Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single Detached House in 2009 - Edmonton Region

4,500 4029

4,000 3412

3,500

3419

3488

3436

3542

3528

3082

Dollars

3,000

2809

2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500

lb er t t.

A S

C ou nt y

S

S

tr at hc on a

pr uc e

Le du c

G ro ve

D ev on

M or in vi lle

D M O N TO N E

Pl ai n to ny S

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Property tax figures exclude school taxes.

(2) The sample house is defined as a 25-30 year-old detached 3-bedroom bungalow with a main floor area of 1,200 square feet, finished full basement and a double car garage, on a 6,000 square foot lot.

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Table 13 Municipal Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Edmonton Capital Region ) (dollars) Municipal (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Rank

EDMONTON

1,419

1,993

3,412

3

St. Albert

2,152

1,877

4,029

9

Leduc

1,629

1,899

3,528

7

Ft. Saskatchewan

1,182

1,627

2,809

1

Devon

1,549

1,887

3,436

5

Stony Plain

1,227

1,855

3,082

2

Spruce Grove

1,529

1,959

3,488

6

Morinville

1,182

2,237

3,419

4

Strathcona County

1,617

1,925

3,542

8

1,498

1,918

3,416

‐

Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services, Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Property tax shown excludes school taxes.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Chart 14: Combined Average Property Tax and Utility Charges for Single Detached Houses in 2009 - Edmonton Region

6,000

5671

5,500 5,000 4,500 4041

Dollars

4,000

4455

4403 4104

4628

4544

4149

3652

3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 lb er t t.

A

S

S

C ou nt y

tr at hc on a

M or in vi ll e

D M O N TO N E

G ro ve S

pr uc e

Le du c

D ev on

Pl ai n to ny S

Ft .S as ka tc he w an

0

Prepared by: City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department. November 2009 Notes: (1) Average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer and garbage collection. Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

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Table 14 Average Property Tax and Utility Charges for a Single‐Family House in 2009 ( Edmonton Capital Region ) (dollars) Average (1) Property Tax

Utility (2) Charges

Total

Rank

EDMONTON

2,462

1,993

4,455

6

St. Albert

3,794

1,877

5,671

9

Leduc

2,250

1,899

4,149

4

Ft. Saskatchewan

2,025

1,627

3,652

1

Devon

2,217

1,887

4,104

3

Stony Plain

2,186

1,855

4,041

2

Spruce Grove

2,444

1,959

4,403

5

Morinville

2,307

2,237

4,544

7

Strathcona County

2,703

1,925

4,628

8

2,488

1,918

4,405

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Average

Prepared by: The City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department, Planning & Policy Services Branch, November 2009.

Notes: (1) Average property tax is the average property tax levy for all single detached houses in the city.

(2) Utility charges include power, water, sewer, land drainage and garbage collection.

Utility charges also include surcharges for water mains and sewer upgrading where applicable.

The City of Edmonton Planning and Development Department

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