Sylvan Lake

Update March 31, 2025: The Town has received the final 2025 property assessments. Overall, they have increased by 8.5%. In the draft budget we estimated an increase of 3.0% plus estimated a 3.38% residential and commercial tax rate increase. Because of the difference, Council is considering 6 options to adjust the budget (page 103). Council is considering the options and will make a final decision in the April 14 Council Meeting to pass the final budget.

Assessment Values

• Assessment values increased by 8.5%
• Residential experienced the strongest increases in market value, with many homes selling for more than list price
• Commercial properties did not see significant market value increases. Some commercial properties saw a reduction in assessed value due to the tough financial climate in Alberta
• New construction added $127.3 million in assessed value to the 2025 tax base

Summary of changes in option 1

• Option 1 (page 107) is the direction favoured by council. It includes a 0.44% residential and a 0.26% commercial total municipal tax rate increase, which are below the rate of inflation
• Levies: The recreation levy and the transportation levy are increasing
• Government of Alberta Education Tax: The Province did the largest increase in over 20 years. The total 2025 requisition is $8,240,905, up from $7,448,997 in 2024. This is an increase of $791,908 or 11%
• Senior’s housing: The Sylvan Lake Foundation also increased their requisition. The total requisition is $430,450, up from $410,965 in 2024. This is an increase of $20,165 or 5.8% 
• See how these changes look for a sample property here

Questions?

• Lakers can submit questions, concerns, or feedback in the 2025 Budget Ask & Answered

News Media

• Members of the news media may submit requests to communications@sylvanlake.ca