Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
What is the TIPP program?
The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) allows you to pay your property taxes in equal monthly installments instead of a single annual payment. Taxpayers may apply if their tax & utility accounts are up to date. Payment is automatically transferred from your bank account on the 15th of each month. The Town of High River does not charge for this service but normal bank charges may apply.
Please note you may have to contact the Town of High River at (403) 652-2110 in order to obtain the monthly payment amount.
How are the payments calculated?
Payments start in January of the current year and run through to December with the first payment beginning January 15th. The payments for the first six months are based on 1/12 of your previous years assessment as an estimate. The current years taxes are mailed in May and if there is an increase or decrease in your taxes from the previous year the remaining six months of payments will be recalculated to reflect your current tax levy.
What if I want to start on the TIPP program in the middle of the year?
You may enroll in the program anytime throughout the year by making all catchup payments from January to the current month plus any outstanding penalties or arrears.
What if I want to change my banking information?
A change of banking information must be received by the 10th of the month in which you would like to change to occur.
Pre-Authorized Payment Change Form 
What if I know I do not have the funds in the account for a payment?
Payments must be cancelled by the 10th of the current month in order to ensure the payment is stopped. NSF payments will be charged a $20.00 fee. If you accumulate two or more NSF payments your account will be cancelled and you will be subject to any further penalties.
What if I sell my property?
If you sell your property you must inform the town by the 10th of the month in which you would like to cancel your payment. You solicitor should request a tax certificate from the Town of High River with the most recent tax levy and the amount of installments made to date in the current year.
Do I need to apply each year?
Homeowners on the plan do not need to re-apply, but must inform the Town of High River when they wish to end the program.
