Medicine Hat Property Tax Calculator 2026
Your 2026 property tax in Medicine Hat, from your assessed value and the rates in City of Medicine Hat Bylaw 4878.
2026 rates · verified Oct 22, 2026
2026 property tax in Medicine Hat
$3,820.20
$318.35 a month · 9.5505 mills
| Municipal (6.7438) | $2,697.52 |
|---|---|
| Provincial education (2.6937) | $1,077.48 |
| Cypress View Foundation (0.113) | $45.20 |
| Total for the year | $3,820.20 |
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Medicine Hat property tax rates, 2026
Single family
Up to 4 dwelling units on the property, including condominium units.
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 6.7438 |
| Provincial education | 2.6937 |
| Cypress View Foundation | 0.113 |
| Total | 9.5505 |
Multi-family
Residential property other than single family and vacant residential property.
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 7.746 |
| Provincial education | 2.6937 |
| Cypress View Foundation | 0.113 |
| Total | 10.5527 |
Source: City of Medicine Hat – Bylaw 4878, 2026 property tax rates (Schedule A). Checked 2026-10-28.
How this is calculated
- Assessed value: from your City of Medicine Hat assessment notice (market value on July 1, 2025).
- Each line: assessed value × its rate ÷ 1,000, rounded to the cent. For single family property that’s municipal, provincial education, cypress view foundation.
- Total: the lines added up (9.5505 mills in all); monthly is the total ÷ 12.
The Cypress View 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 | $2,023.14 | $3,371.90 |
| Provincial education | $808.11 | $1,346.85 |
| Cypress View Foundation | $33.90 | $56.50 |
| Total for 2026 | $2,865.15 | $4,775.25 |
| Per month | $238.76 | $397.94 |
How Medicine Hat compares
Medicine Hat’s 2026 residential rate is the 12th lowest of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment, that’s $3,820.20 a year, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
- Leduc: 9.3948 mills
- Stony Plain: 9.4336 mills
- Red Deer: 9.7289 mills
- Taber: 9.7689 mills
- All Alberta municipalities
Good to know in Medicine Hat
- The bylaw was passed on April 21, 2026.
What this calculator assumes
- Residential property in Medicine Hat, using the 2026 rates in Bylaw 4878.
- 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 Medicine Hat for 2026?
9.5505 mills for single family property under City of Medicine Hat Bylaw 4878: municipal 6.7438, provincial education 2.6937, cypress view foundation 0.113. That’s $9.55 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Medicine Hat?
About $3,820.20 for 2026, or $318.35 a month. That’s assessed value × 9.5505 ÷ 1,000. Your actual bill uses your assessed value, which can differ from what the home would sell for today.
How does Medicine Hat’s property tax compare with other Alberta municipalities?
Medicine Hat has the 12th lowest 2026 residential rate of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment it’s $3,820.20, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
Does Medicine Hat have different rates for different properties?
Yes. Single family: 9.5505 mills, for up to 4 dwelling units on the property, including condominium units; Multi-family: 10.5527 mills, for residential property other than single family and vacant residential property. Your assessment notice shows which class your property is in.
Where do I find my assessed value?
On your property assessment notice from the City of Medicine Hat. 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, 2.6937 mills in Medicine Hat 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