As a fiscally responsible county made up of hardworking farmers and businesspeople, Wheatland County prides itself on its low municipal (non-residential) tax rates that allow entrepreneurs room to grow. Our mill rate is amongst the lowest in the province.
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As a province Alberta has the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada and is the only province with no provincial sales tax.
| County/City | Municipal Property Tax Rate (non-residential) – 2022 | Municipal Property Tax Rate (non-residential) – 2021 | Municipal Property Tax Rate (non-residential) – 2020 |
| Wheatland | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Sturgeon County | 10.5 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Rocky View | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Strathcona County | 10.1 | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Calgary | 17.9 | 16.5 | 15.8 |
| Red Deer County | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
Source: Municipal Affairs: Municipal Profiles (alberta.ca)
Wheatland County has a generous municipal non-residential tax incentive for eligible businesses.
Provincial incentives include the Alberta Jobs Grant, the Investment and Growth Fund, Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit and Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program.
