Wood Buffalo Property Tax Calculator 2026
Your 2026 property tax in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray), from your assessed value and the rates in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Bylaw 26/010.
2026 rates · verified Oct 22, 2026
2026 property tax in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)
$2,050.28
$170.86 a month · 5.1257 mills
| Municipal (2.3152) | $926.08 |
|---|---|
| Provincial education (2.7882) | $1,115.28 |
| Rotary House (0.0223) | $8.92 |
| Total for the year | $2,050.28 |
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Wood Buffalo property tax rates, 2026
Urban service area (Fort McMurray)
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 2.3152 |
| Provincial education | 2.7882 |
| Rotary House | 0.0223 |
| Total | 5.1257 |
Rural service area
| Line on your tax notice | Rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 1.5248 |
| Provincial education | 2.7882 |
| Rotary House | 0.0223 |
| Total | 4.3353 |
Source: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo – Bylaw 26/010, 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw. Checked 2026-10-28.
How this is calculated
- Assessed value: from your Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo assessment notice (market value on July 1, 2025).
- Each line: assessed value × its rate ÷ 1,000, rounded to the cent. For urban service area (fort mcmurray) property that’s municipal, provincial education, rotary house.
- Total: the lines added up (5.1257 mills in all); monthly is the total ÷ 12.
The Rotary House 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 | $694.56 | $1,157.60 |
| Provincial education | $836.46 | $1,394.10 |
| Rotary House | $6.69 | $11.15 |
| Total for 2026 | $1,537.71 | $2,562.85 |
| Per month | $128.14 | $213.57 |
How Wood Buffalo compares
Wood Buffalo’s 2026 residential rate is the lowest of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment, that’s $2,050.28 a year, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
- MD of Taber: 6.4912 mills
- Cochrane: 6.573 mills
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Good to know in Wood Buffalo
- Wood Buffalo sets different municipal rates for its urban service area (Fort McMurray) and its rural service area.
- The urban area also has an “other residential” rate of 6.2212 mills, defined in Bylaw 13/012; check your notice for your class.
What this calculator assumes
- Residential property in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray), using the 2026 rates in Bylaw 26/010.
- 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 Wood Buffalo for 2026?
5.1257 mills for urban service area (fort mcmurray) property under Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Bylaw 26/010: municipal 2.3152, provincial education 2.7882, rotary house 0.0223. That’s $5.13 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Wood Buffalo?
About $2,050.28 for 2026, or $170.86 a month. That’s assessed value × 5.1257 ÷ 1,000. Your actual bill uses your assessed value, which can differ from what the home would sell for today.
How does Wood Buffalo’s property tax compare with other Alberta municipalities?
Wood Buffalo has the lowest 2026 residential rate of the 18 Alberta municipalities on NorthCalc. On a $400,000 assessment it’s $2,050.28, compared with $2,659.96 in Calgary and $4,145.48 in Edmonton.
Does Wood Buffalo have different rates for different properties?
Yes. Urban service area (Fort McMurray): 5.1257 mills; Rural service area: 4.3353 mills. Your assessment notice shows which class your property is in.
Where do I find my assessed value?
On your property assessment notice from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 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, 2.7882 mills in Wood Buffalo 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