At the March 23 Council meeting, Council directed Administration to draft relevant bylaw amendments and procedures to extend the property tax deadline for both residential and non-residential  property owners to August 31, 2020.

Included in this will be the elimination of penalty fees for May and July, as well as NSF charges on TIPPs until September 1. All notices and reminders for tax arrears will also be paused until September 1.

The City of Grande Prairie recognizes that families and businesses are facing a great deal of uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. Taking early action on something within the municipalities control was a key factor for our Council.

Bylaws amendments for these tax deferalls are set to come forward at a future Council meeting to be voted upon.