The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is an efficient program which allows you to pay your property taxes on a monthly basis instead of one annual payment. Your payment automatically comes out of your bank account on the last day of every month and if this day falls on a weekend, the payment will be taken out on the following work day.
How does TIPP work?
Each year property taxes are billed in May but cover the period from January 1st to December 31st. If you take advantage of the TIPP programs you don't need to worry about the payment deadline or late payment penalties. Your taxes are spread over 12 months, starting in January, with the account being paid in full after your December installment. TIPP automatically continues from year to year, or until you choose to discontinue the payment schedule.
Your monthly payment amount is calculated by dividing your most recent annual tax levy by twelve (12). This account is paid through automated withdrawals from your back account each month.
When you receive your annual combined Tax and Assessment notice in May, your monthly payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual tax levy and the credit-to-date will be subtracted from the tax levy. This balance will then be divided by months remaining on the current year, ensuring your account is paid in full by year end.
You can join the plan any time, provided your tax account is in good standing.
Your combined Tax and Assessment notice will show:
The TIPP credit-to-date.
The new monthly payment amount for the remainder of the year.
If you are interested in participating in the TIPP program or require additional information, please contact the County office at 403-845-4444.
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Fire Advisory In Effect
Please be advised that a fire advisory is now in effect for the non-Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Clearwater County and most of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Under this advisory: • Existing fire permits are valid, but extension requests may not be granted. • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only. • Burn notifications are required for all controlled burns in Clearwater County (both inside and outside of the Forest Protection Area). • Campfires in approved fire pits and on private land are allowed and must be fully extinguished after use.
A small portion of southern Clearwater County is within the Calgary Forest Area and is currently under a Fire Restriction.
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