2025 Budgeted Revenues
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CITY BUDGET REVENUE SOURCES
Education Tax Increase and Overall Property Tax Impact
Fines, Rentals, Licenses & Permits User Fees & Sales of Goods Franchise & Concession Contracts Other Revenue
4%
6%
6%
7%
Transfers from Reserves
2%
Operating Grants
9%
Total = $255.1 Million
Requisitions & Levies
12%
Municipal Taxation Revenue
53%
The City of Grande Prairie wants to inform you of changes to your 2025 property tax bill. While City Council approved a 2.28% municipal tax increase, many taxpayers will see a larger overall increase due to a 9% increase in the education tax levy, which is set by the Province of Alberta.
Why Is Your Tax Bill Higher? Your total property tax includes both the municipal tax (set by the City) and the education tax (set by the Province). Although the City’s increase is 2.28%, the Province’s 9% education tax increase significantly affects your total bill.
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For the average property owner, the total tax increase will be higher than 2.28% because the education tax makes up a substantial portion of your bill. This provincial increase is added on top of the City’s municipal rate.
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City's Role The City of Grande Prairie has no control over the education tax rate. It is required by law to collect this portion on behalf of the Province and it cannot be adjusted or reduced.
Final Impact Combined, the municipal and education tax increases result in a higher overall property tax burden. We understand this may be concerning and want to ensure transparency in how your bill is calculated.
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2025
PROPERTY TAX BUDGET BREAKDOWN
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2025 Budget: Where do my tax dollars go? Average Grande Prairie Home in 2025
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Monthly $362 Property Tax Breakdown
Average House Value:
$350,000
Annual Property Taxes:
$4,346
Monthly Property Taxes:
$362
*Provincial Portion (Education):
$76
Seniors’ Housing Levy:
$3 $283
Municipal Portion:
How is the $283 municipal portion of my tax bill spent?
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Strategy, Governance & Human Resources $4.46 Legal & Legislative Services $2.96 Events & Programming $5.21
Finance, Taxation & Procurement $12.31
Cultural Facilities $4.62
IT/GIS $10.26 Comms., Marketing & Contact Centre $3.19
Recreation Facilities $35.24
Economic Development $3.24 Snow & Ice Control $11.15
Fire Department $32.07 Roads & Traffic Maintenance $40.50
$283 / month Stormwater Maintenance $6.61 Engineering $5.20 Policing Services $54.52
Environment & Parks $15.40 Transit $13.68
Emergency Management $1.66 Community Connections $10.54
Development Services $2.39 Community Social Services $4.01 Mayor & Council, City Manager's Office $3.80
This tax breakdown is approximate and all information is subject to change.
2025 Municipal Election
The City of Grande Prairie’s 2025 Municipal Election takes place on October 20, 2025. Under updated voting regulations, eligible voters are now encouraged to register in advance of election day. Residents can register to vote at: voterlink.ab.ca The City will also be recruiting for election workers — stay tuned for details on how to get involved. For updates, FAQs and more, visit: cityofgp.com/election
*The education portion of property tax provides Alberta's education system with a stable and sustainable source of revenue. The tax supports all public and separate school students and helps pay for basic instruction costs, including teacher salaries, textbooks and other classroom resources. The City of Grande Prairie collects the education tax on behalf of the Province of Alberta.