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Filing a Complaint

Until Further Notice, the Tribunals Office is Closed to the Public
 

Filing an Appeal During the Closure

If you require assistance in filing an appeal during this closure, please email or call for further instructions.

In-person Services During the Closure

In-person services are available by appointment only, please email or call to schedule an appointment with Tribunals staff.

Service of Court Documents During the Closure

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Please fax to 780-577-3537

Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee

Please fax to 780-401-7054

Assessment Review Board

Please fax to780-496-8199

An assessed person, taxpayer or authorized agent may file an assessment complaint.

Complaint Deadline

March 25, 2024 is the last date to file a complaint on most 2024 property assessment notices.

  • If you file online, you must submit your form and fee by 11:59pm on the complaint deadline date
  • If you file by mail or in person, you must submit your complaint form and fee by 4pm on the deadline date 

(If you cannot open this form, try this printable version Printable Complaint Form)

Complaints filed late or without the required fee are invalid. The Board must dismiss these complaints.

Before you File

You may not need to file a complaint if you speak to a City assessor first. The assessor can explain your assessment and correct any errors. If the assessor finds your assessment is not accurate, they can issue a new assessment.

Filing a Complaint

How to File

  • Online at https://arb.edmonton.ca/. Filing online will allow you to:
    • File and pay for your complaint
    • Submit documents online
    • Track the status of your complaint
    • Request a postponement or withdrawal on-line
       
  • In person or by mail. Complete the complaint form or contact the Assessment Review Board Office for a paper copy. If filing by mail, please allow time for delivery. 

Filing Fees

Your assessment notice indicates your filing fee. This fee will be refunded if a change is made to your assessment by either the City assessor or the Board.

Type Fee
Residential 3 or fewer dwellings $50
Farmland $50
Tax Notice $30
Residential 4 or more dwellings $650
Non-Residential $650

Payments Accepted

  • Online:  Credit card, debit
  • In person:  Credit card, debit card, cash or cheque
  • By mail:  Cheques only (make your cheque payable to the City of Edmonton)

Hearing Formats

Hearings are scheduled to be heard via video conference, teleconference in writing or in person. If a party wishes to request a change to the hearing format they must complete a Hearing Format Change Request at least 14 days prior to the hearing. 

For More Information

Assessment Review Board

Main Floor, Churchill Building
10019 - 103 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 0G9

Hours of Operation  
Monday to Friday
8:30am-noon and 1pm-4pm 

Please note the office will be closed over the lunch hour. 

Telephone 780-496-5026
Fax 780-496-8199
Email assessmentreviewboard@edmonton.ca
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