Lethbridge Property Tax 2026 — Mill Rate 1.0750%
Alberta · annual residential property tax · municipal levy (separate from CRA income tax)
Quick answer — annual property tax on a $320,000 home
$3,440 /year
≈ $287/month escrow · mill rate 1.0750%
Southern Alberta's largest city. Lethbridge residents pay Alberta provincial tax plus federal tax.
Annual property tax by home value in Lethbridge
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $5,375 | $448 |
| $750,000 | $8,062 | $672 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,750 | $896 |
| $1,500,000 | $16,125 | $1,344 |
| $2,000,000 | $21,500 | $1,792 |
| $3,000,000 | $32,250 | $2,687 |
Compare with other Alberta cities
Annual tax shown for a $1,000,000 home, sorted lowest to highest mill rate.
| City | Mill rate | Tax on $1M home |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 0.6180% | $6,180 |
| Airdrie | 0.6456% | $6,456 |
| Red Deer | 0.9250% | $9,250 |
| St. Albert | 0.9400% | $9,400 |
| Edmonton | 1.0139% | $10,139 |
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Note: Estimate based on southern Alberta peer cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lethbridge's 2026 property tax rate?
Lethbridge's 2026 residential mill rate is 1.0750% (0.01075000 as a decimal). On a $320,000 home this works out to $3,440 per year, or roughly $287 per month if your lender holds the tax in escrow. Source: https://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/My-Property/Property-Taxes, last verified 2026-04-29.
When are Lethbridge property taxes due?
Lethbridge bills property taxes annually, typically with two or four installments through the year. Exact due dates vary by city — check https://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/My-Property/Property-Taxes for the current schedule. Most lenders collect property tax monthly through PITI escrow rather than waiting for the city's lump-sum due date.
How is my Lethbridge home assessed?
Your tax is calculated as assessed value × mill rate, not market value × mill rate. Alberta uses a public assessment authority (BC Assessment, MPAC in Ontario, etc.) to set assessed values, usually updated every 1-4 years. Assessed value typically lags market value, so the same mill rate produces different effective burdens depending on assessment cycle timing.
Are Lethbridge property taxes deductible on my income tax return?
Property tax on your principal residence is NOT deductible federally or provincially. It only becomes deductible when the property generates rental income (line 9180 on T776) or self-employed business income (CCA / business-use-of-home on T2125). For a principal residence, the tax is a non-deductible cost of ownership.
Why does Lethbridge's mill rate differ from neighbouring cities?
Each Canadian municipality sets its own residential mill rate to fund local services — police, fire, transit, parks, road maintenance — plus a provincially-set education portion. Cities with higher assessed values can raise the same revenue at a lower mill rate (Vancouver, Toronto), while cities with lower assessed values often need higher rates to fund equivalent services. Compare Lethbridge with other Alberta cities in the table above.
Source: https://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/My-Property/Property-Taxes · Last verified 2026-04-29