Tax notices/Assessment notices mailed out on May 7, 2025 (this current year). Early copies of tax notices are not available and all notices will be mailed not emailed.
Interac email payments to svsandyb@xplornet.ca are the Village preferred method of tax payments. Leave a reply email for tax receipts.
Payment Options
By Mail
- Please make cheques payable to The Summer Village of Sandy Beach.
- Be sure to include your roll number, name and property address.
Mail to:
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach
RR1 Site 1 Comp 63,
Onoway AB
T0E 1V0
Drop Box
Drop your cheque in the Village mailbox at the store (the stainless steel mailbox on the far left facing Hwy 642).
In-person (Cash or Cheque)
- Payments can be made in person by cheque or cash at the Administration Office on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to Noon.
- The Village does not take debit or credit card payments.
Pre-Authorized Payments
- Pre-authorized MONTHLY payments can be set up between a property owner and the village. A set amount will be deducted from the property owner’s account each month. If you would like more information regarding pre-authorized payments, please contact the municipal office at svsandyb@xxplornet.ca.
Interac e-Transfer:
- Send e-Transfer (email payment) to svsandyb@xplornet.ca
- No security question is needed, the Village is registered for Interac e-Transfer® Auto Deposit.
- In the message area please enter your roll number that you are paying (especially if you own more than one property), and please provide a return email for a receipt.
Tax Penalties
- In 2025 a 6% penalty will be applied on current year (2025) outstanding taxes starting July 1st and continuing monthly on the first of every month afterwards August 1st, September 1st, October 1st, November 1st and December 1st and January 1st of the new year (2026). A 12% annual penalty will be charged on January 1st of the new year (2025/2026) for the full outstanding balance which are not paid in full by December 31 of the current year.
For further information please contact the Village office at svsandyb@xplornet.ca
Please consider email payments (Interac) for annual taxes which is so convenient and easy and involves no paper or handling at all: email your annual tax payments to svsandyb@xplornet.ca
Please do not mail cash or drop off cash in the Village box, as this is not secure.
Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP)
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) allows you to equalize your tax payments throughout the year. Please read the instructions here for your monthly calculation if you would like to sign up!
How it works
TIPP runs from January to December each year. Your first five monthly payments will be estimated based on your previous year's tax levy and is in effect a credit as your taxes is already paid off.
Residents receive their tax notice end of May. As a TPP Plan participant, your monthly payments will then be revised for your June Payment, made on July 1st.
Any adjustments required as a result of the annual levy will be spread over the last seven payments of the year and the revised payments continue until May of the following year - the credit.
VERY IMPORTANT: Tax Instalment Payment Plan agreement and Direct Debit Authorization form will need to be signed prior to joining.
How to apply
You can join TIPP if:
- you have a bank account
- If your taxes are not in arrears
Changing bank accounts
If you change your cheque account, please advise the Summer Village Office at least five (5) business days prior to the next payment date.
Withdrawing from the Plan
You may withdraw from TIPP by providing written notice at least five (5) Business Days prior to the next payment date.
If payments are returned or NSF from your financial institution, the Summer Village will cancel the agreement immediately and any charges will be added to your tax roll account.
NOTE: if you withdraw from the plan, or your Plan is cancelled, all unpaid taxes become due and payable, and are subject to penalties.
Selling Your Property
Selling your property? To ensure that the payments are discontinued at the proper time when your property is sold, please notify the Summer Village Office at svsandyb@xplornet.ca at least five (5) business days prior to the next payment date.
Tax Recovery and Arrears
Tax recovery in the Village is completed by a third-party tax specialist contractor. Please contact the Village office for any queries relating to such a matter or if you are subject to tax recovery proceedings.
Tax Bylaws
Check the Bylaw section on the website for all signed documents relating to taxes and tax penalties.