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## BYLAW NO. 26-012
## OF LETHBRIDGE COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
## 2026 BUSINESS TAX RATE BYLAW
## BEING A BYLAW OF LETHBRIDGE COUNTY FOR A 2026 BUSINESS TAX RATE.
## THE COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE COUNTY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
## Short Title
1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "2026 Business Tax Rate Bylaw".
## Purpose
2. The purpose of the Bylaw is to provide a business tax rate for each class of business for 2026.
## Business Tax Rate
3. The business tax rate for 2026 shall be as follows:
| Class of Business | Dollar Rate per Unit of Storage Capacity or Floor Space |
|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Confined feeding operations on each premises | $2.65 per animal unit |
| Condominium grain storage operations | $0.25 per ton |
| Ranch operations | $2.65 per animal unit |
| Dog kennels | $0.20 per square feet of floor space |
| Aqua Culture Operations | $104.00 per acre of ponds |
| Mushroom Barns | $0.20 per square feet of floor space |
| Apiaries | $0.20 per hive |
## Coming Into Force
4. This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on the date it is passed.
GIVEN first reading this 16th day of April, 2026.
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GIVEN second reading this 16th day of April, 2026
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GIVEN third reading this 16th day of April, 2026
Chief Administrative Officer
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