Assessment and Taxation

map The Assessment and Taxation Department is responsible for preparing assessments of property, and collecting property tax on behalf of the Town, Provincial Government (education tax), and Seniors Foundation from Whitecourt property owners. Property values are reviewed annually to reflect current values. The Town assessor evaluates properties based on a number of variables including lot and home size, finished basement, construction quality and location. After completing an analysis of property data, verification of sales data, surveys and site visits, assessments are prepared with the aid of a computerized mass appraisal system.