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Education Tax Increase and Overall Property Tax Impact
The City of Grande Prairie would like to inform you of changes to your 2026 property tax bill. While City Council approved a 4.34% increase to the municipal portion of your taxes, the overall amount on your bill may be higher. This is largely due to a 6.7% increase in the education property tax, which is set by the Province of Alberta—not the City—and is mandated for collection by municipalities on the Province’s behalf. This Provincial increase makes up 40% of the 2026 increase,
In 2026, the Alberta Government increased its portion of property tax
2026 Budget: Where do my tax dollars go?
Grande Prairie Home in 2026
How is the $296 municipal portion of my tax bill spent?
Share Your Feedback
Interested in providing feedback on the upcoming budget?
Get involved by signing up on the City of Grande Prairie’s engagement portal. Once registered, you can provide feedback on all City engagement projects, including the upcoming 2027 Budget.
Sign up today: engage.cityofgp.com
How is the City Budget Determined?
The proposed budget is based on City Council’s Strategic Priorities. The following steps outline the City’s budget process:
January – April
City administration reviews existing City programs and services to find cost or delivery efficiencies and propose alternatives.
May – July
Operating departments collaborate with Finance to review and draft proposed budgets.
August – October
Senior Management reviews the proposed budget through the lens of Councils Strategic Plan and adjusts in coordination with department Directors to develop scenarios and alternatives for Council to deliberate.
November
Proposed budget and public engagement results presented to Council for deliberation.
