Sign up for Cochrane accounts

Moving to Cochrane? 

To help make your move to Cochrane as smooth as possible, we’ve put together key information on four essential services. 

Utility account

Your utility account connects you to water and sewer services, waste & recycling and organics collection and Eco Centre services. In Cochrane, your utility bill includes the cost of:

  • water consumption
  • sewer consumption
  • Eco Centre fees
  • water, recycling and organics collection
  • storm sewer fees 

Create your utility account

Property assessment and taxes

All property owners will receive their annual assessment notice and property tax bill based on information provided by Alberta Land Titles. We recommend you review property taxes and assessment information, including the annual tax cycle and property tax estimator, before your move to Cochrane. 

Animal licence

If you’re moving with a dog or cat, you will need to register for a Cochrane animal licence. All dogs and cats over three months must have a licence. 

Register your pet or service animal

Business licence

Start your business licence application  to register your business with the Town of Cochrane and be added to the Cochrane business directory. All annual business licence invoices are mailed in December. 

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