City council approves 5.7% tax increase, wants education levy split from property tax

Edmonton city council approved a 5.7% municipal property tax increase, with homeowners paying about $763 per $100,000 of assessed value. Council criticized the province for raising the education tax, which makes up 25% of property tax and funds schools. A motion passed to explore separating education tax collection from municipal taxes. Property taxes fund over 70 city services, with bills due June 30.