Cochrane Property Tax Calculator 2026
Your 2026 property tax in Cochrane, from your assessed value and the rates in Town of Cochrane Bylaw 05/2026.
2026 rates · verified Oct 28, 2026
2026 property tax in Cochrane
$2,629.20
$219.10 a month · 6.573 mills
| Municipal (3.8314) | $1,532.56 |
|---|---|
| Provincial education (2.6865) | $1,074.60 |
| Rocky View Seniors Foundation (0.0551) | $22.04 |
| Total for the year | $2,629.20 |
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Cochrane property tax rates, 2026
Residential
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 3.8314 |
| Provincial education | 2.6865 |
| Rocky View Seniors Foundation | 0.0551 |
| Total | 6.573 |
Annexed residential
Residential property in the annexed area, which has its own municipal rate.
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 2.1346 |
| Provincial education | 2.6865 |
| Rocky View Seniors Foundation | 0.0551 |
| Total | 4.8762 |
Source: Town of Cochrane – Bylaw 05/2026, 2026 tax rate bylaw. Checked 2026-10-28.
How this is calculated
- Assessed value: from your Town of Cochrane assessment notice (market value on July 1, 2025).
- Each line: assessed value × its rate ÷ 1,000, rounded to the cent. For residential property that’s municipal, provincial education, rocky view seniors foundation.
- Total: the lines added up (6.573 mills in all); monthly is the total ÷ 12.
The Rocky View Seniors Foundation line is a requisition from a housing management body under the Alberta Housing Act. The municipality collects it on the same notice.
Worked examples
| Assessed value | $300,000.00 | $500,000.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | $1,149.42 | $1,915.70 |
| Provincial education | $805.95 | $1,343.25 |
| Rocky View Seniors Foundation | $16.53 | $27.55 |
| Total for 2026 | $1,971.90 | $3,286.50 |
| Per month | $164.33 | $273.88 |
How Cochrane compares
Cochrane’s 2026 residential rate is the 3rd lowest of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment, that’s $2,629.20 a year, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
- Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray): 5.1257 mills
- MD of Taber: 6.4912 mills
- Calgary: 6.6499 mills
- Okotoks: 6.8097 mills
- All Alberta municipalities
Good to know in Cochrane
- Taxes are due June 30, 2026.
- Properties in the Community Revitalization Levy area have their own bylaws (06/2026 and 07/2026); this calculator uses the general rates.
- The bylaw was passed on May 11, 2026.
What this calculator assumes
- Residential property in Cochrane, using the 2026 rates in Bylaw 05/2026.
- It doesn’t include local improvement levies, supplementary taxes for new construction, penalties, or credits and programs that change when tax is paid.
- Non-residential, farm land, vacant land and designated industrial rates aren’t included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cochrane for 2026?
6.573 mills for residential property under Town of Cochrane Bylaw 05/2026: municipal 3.8314, provincial education 2.6865, rocky view seniors foundation 0.0551. That’s $6.57 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Cochrane?
About $2,629.20 for 2026, or $219.10 a month. That’s assessed value × 6.573 ÷ 1,000. Your actual bill uses your assessed value, which can differ from what the home would sell for today.
How does Cochrane’s property tax compare with other Alberta municipalities?
Cochrane has the 3rd lowest 2026 residential rate of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment it’s $2,629.20, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
Does Cochrane have different rates for different properties?
Yes. Residential: 6.573 mills; Annexed residential: 4.8762 mills, for residential property in the annexed area, which has its own municipal rate. Your assessment notice shows which class your property is in.
Where do I find my assessed value?
On your property assessment notice from the Town of Cochrane. It’s your property’s market value as of July 1, 2025. If you think it’s wrong, you can file a complaint with the assessment review board by the deadline on the notice.
What is the education part of my property tax?
It’s the provincial education property tax, 2.6865 mills in Cochrane for 2026. The municipality collects it and passes it on to fund schools. Public and separate school supporters pay the same residential rate here.
Rates for tax year 2026, verified · Page updated