ABmunis: Property Taxes Reimagined

The Village of Donalda is a member of Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), which represents communities across the province. ABmunis has launched an initiative called Property Taxes Reimagined, focused on modernizing Alberta’s property tax system.

Why Is This Being Reviewed?

Alberta’s property tax framework has not significantly changed in decades. Over time, municipalities have taken on increasing responsibilities while revenue tools have remained limited.

Property Taxes Reimagined is a province-wide effort to examine whether the current system:

Reflects today’s economic realities
Distributes tax responsibility fairly
Provides municipalities with sustainable revenue tools
Supports both residential and business taxpayers

What Is Being Considered?

The initiative explores options such as:

Improving fairness between residential and non-residential properties
Reviewing how education property taxes are collected
Considering whether municipalities need additional or updated revenue tools
Addressing challenges faced by small and rural communities

No changes have been implemented — this initiative is focused on research, consultation, and discussion.

Why It Matters to Donalda

For small communities like Donalda, property taxes are the primary local revenue source. Ensuring the system is fair, predictable, and sustainable is important for:

Maintaining essential services
Supporting local businesses
Planning responsibly for the future
Protecting long-term financial stability

What Happens Next?

ABmunis continues to gather input from municipalities, stakeholders, and residents across Alberta. Any potential changes to Alberta’s property tax system would require provincial legislative action.

The Village of Donalda will continue to monitor developments and advocate for solutions that support small and rural communities.

Learn More

For more information about Property Taxes Reimagined, visit:

Provincial Advocacy