FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime.
What is CRASC?
Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (CRASC) is a regional assessment authority in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is responsible for assessing the value of properties for tax purposes in the municipalities that make up the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
CRASC operates under the authority of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta and is governed by a board of directors appointed by the member municipalities. Its main function is to determine the market value of all properties within its jurisdiction and to create a property assessment roll that is used by the member municipalities to calculate property taxes.
CRASC’s team of qualified assessors provides property assessments for member municipalities, using a standardized and transparent approach to ensure that assessments are fair and accurate.
What is a property assessment and why is it important?
Property assessments play an important role in the equitable distribution of property taxes. They serve as the basis for calculating property tax bills for individual property owners. Assessments ensure that each property owner pays their fair share of taxes based on the value of their property relative to others in the jurisdiction.
How does CRASC determine the assessed value of a property?
In Alberta, most property is assessed on the basis of ‘market value’, which is considered to be the fairest and most equitable way to assess the property. Market value is defined as the price a property might reasonably be expected to sell for if sold by a willing buyer after appropriate time and exposure in an open market.
Three approaches are used to determine a property’s market value:
- Direct Sales Comparison
- Cost Approach
- Income Approach
For more information, please visit our Services Page.
What should I do if I disagree with my property assessment?
If you disagree with your property assessment, you can file an appeal with CRASC. The deadline for filing an appeal is included in your assessment notice.
For more information on filing an appeal, please visit the Assessment Review Board Page.
How can I become a member municipality of CRASC?
CRASC membership is open to municipalities in the Alberta Region. To become a member municipality of CRASC, please contact us by phone 780-451-4191, email info@crasc.ca, or by visiting our contact page.
Which municipalities are members of CRASC?
CRASC is comprised of 31 municipalities across the Alberta region. For a full list of member municipalities, please visit The Commission page.
How does CRASC handle confidential property information?
CRASC takes the handling of confidential property information very seriously and has strict protocols, processes, and security measures in place to protect all sensitive and confidential information.
How can I contact CRASC for more information or assistance?
For more information or assistance, you can contact CRASC by phone at (780) 451-4191 or by email at info@crasc.ca. You can also send us a message on our contact page.
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