Town of Bow Island: Council discusses tax bylaws and recycling fee during April 28 meeting 

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Town of Bow Island Council met on April 28 to discuss important matters affecting local residents and businesses. Among other items, two significant bylaws were on the agenda and a decision was discussed signalling cost-saving measures for residents, regarding the recycling fee on utility bills.

Tax Rate Bylaw 2025:05 

Council did the final reading of Tax Rate Bylaw 2025:05, which sets the property tax rates for the coming year. This bylaw ensures the municipality can meet its estimated expenditures for 2025, totalling $5,948,210. With revenues of $3,764,766 expected from non-tax sources, the remaining $2,183,444 will be funded by municipal taxation.

Residential property owners will face a tax rate of 8.8785, while non-residential properties will see a tax rate of 11.6199. Farmland and machinery receive adjusted rates. The bylaw also included education requisitions and a mandatory minimum tax of $200 per property. Taxes will be due by August 15, 2025, with penalties for late payments after the deadline.

Special Tax Bylaw 2025:06 

Council also discussed and did three readings of Special Tax Bylaw 2025:06, which imposes a water maintenance tax of $1.25 per front foot. This special tax will help maintain the water utility infrastructure that benefits the entire town. The tax will be included with regular property taxes.