Assessment Review Board
New for 2010
The Government of Alberta has introduced a single system of assessment complaints for the entire province starting in 2010. This means the 2010 complaint process has changed as a result of amendments to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 and Matters Relating to Assessment Complaints Regulation AR 310/09.
New Legislation Highlights:
You have 60 days between receiving your assessment notice and the date complaints are due. Use this time to speak to your assessor. Assessors are able to make changes to your assessment before you file a complaint.
New complaint forms and agent authorization forms must be used and filled out completely.
New timelines have been created for scheduling of hearings and disclosure requirements.
A Local Assessment Review Board (LARB) has been created to hear matters that are shown on an assessment notice for residential property with 3 or fewer dwelling units, farmland, or a tax notice other than a property tax notice.
A Composite Assessment Review Board (CARB) has been created to hear all other matters.
Decision requirements of both the Local Assessment Review Board and the Composite Assessment Review Board are specifically set out in the legislation.
Appeals of decisions of both boards are now only to the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. There is no longer a right to appeal to the Municipal Government Board.
Those individuals filing complaints for the 2010 assessment year, it is recommended that you consult the appropriate legislation and review all changes.
2010 Complaint Deadlines
Your complaint form and required fee must be received by the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board no later than 4:30pm on June 30, 2010:
2010 Assessment Complaint Filing Fees
Single Family Residential (3 or fewer dwellings & farm land): $ 50.00
Residential (4 or more dwellings) $650.00
Non-Residential (Commercial) $650.00
For More Information, please contact the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board.
10125 - 100 Avenue
Morinville AB T8R 1L6
Phone: 780.939.4361