The City of Grande Prairie is joining the County in extending service hours ahead of the fast-approaching tax payment deadline at the end of the month.
City Hall hours will be extended for residents to make their tax payments in person at the City Hall front desk from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from June 26th to June 28th.
Director of Assessment and Taxation for the City of Grande Prairie Scott Smith says the extension is critical for some residents as schedules can be busy during the summer months.
“We hope that by staying open later, we can offer the flexibility needed to ensure everyone’s tax responsibilities are met on time,” he says.
The city maintains that the extended hours apply solely to the Taxation Department and all other City Hall services will continue under regular hours.
Residents can make payments by cheque, cash, money order, debit, and bank drafts. Credit card payments will only be accepted online.
Additionally, officials advise that any payments made after June 28th will be subject to a six per cent penalty.