Clearwater County is reminding residents to pay their taxes before the next penalty date.

According to county officials, 2023 combined assessment and tax notices were mailed on May, 19, 2023.  All taxes were due upon receipt of tax notices, and penalties will apply if they were not paid before Sept. 15.

County officials say the next penalty date is December 15, 2023, with another one to follow on April 19, 2024.

County officials note they offer a Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) allowing taxpayers to pay property taxes on a monthly basis. This bylaw, for the second time, has a penalty date noted in April of the year following the levy. This was to encourage payment of unpaid taxes before the first penalty date in September.

Below are the ways residents can pay their taxes:

PaySimply – PaySimply is described as a convenient way to pay through a third party using your credit card. However, processing fees apply and it may take three business days to go through.

Online Banking – Make payments online through your financial institution (fees may apply)

By mail – Checks can be sent to, Clearwater County PO Box 550, 4340 – 47 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1A4.

In-person – Residents may also pay in person during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to pay by cash, cheque or debit (post-dated cheques are welcome). Reminder: if cheques are returned by the bank, taxes are considered unpaid.

Drop box – A drop box is located at the main Clearwater County office at 4340 – 47 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House.