In short
In Alberta, 16 verified programs apply to this project: 1 province-wide (federal programs included) and 15 offered by 13 municipalities. The largest: New Home Incentive (property tax cancellation) (Westlock), up to $5,000; Cochrane Seniors Property Tax Support Program (Cochrane), up to $500; Senior Citizen Municipal Property Tax Rebate (M.D. of Opportunity No. 17), up to $500.
Everywhere in Alberta
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors Property Tax Deferral ProgramAssisted Living and Social Services · Provincial | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
Municipal programs
Brooks
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors Homeowner Grant ProgramCity of Brooks · Municipal | Up to $100 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Calgary
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| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Property Tax Assistance ProgramCity of Calgary · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
Cochrane
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Seniors Property Tax Support ProgramTown of Cochrane — Family and Community Support Services · Municipal | Up to $500 | Open |
Cold Lake
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| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors Homeowner RebateCity of Cold Lake · Municipal | Up to $100 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Starter Home Incentive ProgramCity of Cold Lake · Municipal | Up to 100% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Hinton
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Senior's Property Tax Rebate ProgramCity of Hinton · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
M.D. of Opportunity No. 17
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizen Municipal Property Tax RebateM.D. of Opportunity No. 17 · Municipal | Up to $500 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
McLennan
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Incentive ProgramCity of McLennan · Municipal | 100% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Ponoka
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Residential New Build Incentive – PonokaCity of Ponoka · Municipal | 75% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Major Home Renovation Program – PonokaCity of Ponoka · Municipal | 75% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
St. Albert
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| St. Albert Senior Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Grant ProgramCity of St. Albert · Municipal | Up to $200 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Strathcona County
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors' Property Tax RebateStrathcona County — Family and Community Services · Municipal | Up to $250 | Open |
Strathmore
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors Tax Rebate ProgramCity of Strathmore · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Two Hills
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Community Revitalization Property Tax Incentive ProgramCity of Two Hills · Municipal | 100% credit | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Westlock
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Home Incentive (property tax cancellation)City of Westlock · Municipal | Up to $5,000 | Open |
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Frequently asked questions
What programs help you lower property taxes in Alberta?
In Alberta, 16 verified programs apply to this project: 1 province-wide (federal programs included) and 15 offered by 13 municipalities. The largest: New Home Incentive (property tax cancellation) (Westlock), up to $5,000; Cochrane Seniors Property Tax Support Program (Cochrane), up to $500; Senior Citizen Municipal Property Tax Rebate (M.D. of Opportunity No. 17), up to $500.
What is the largest program to lower property taxes in Alberta?
New Home Incentive (property tax cancellation) (Westlock), from City of Westlock: up to $5,000. It is the largest published amount among open programs; the right one for you depends on your situation.
Which cities in Alberta have their own programs to lower property taxes?
13 municipalities, with the number of programs: Cold Lake (2), Ponoka (2), Brooks (1), Calgary (1), Cochrane (1), Hinton (1), M.D. of Opportunity No. 17 (1), McLennan (1), St. Albert (1), Strathcona County (1), and 3 more. They come on top of provincial and federal programs.
Are these programs open right now?
16 programs are open to applications. For 11, the agency says neither open nor closed: the status is inferred from its active page. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
How this page is made
Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.
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