Resources & FAQ

Yes. Taza community villages are for everyone.

Yes. Taza Park will have green space for dogs and their people. Four public green spaces will have designated pet zones, and residents will generally be within a 10-minute walk of one of these zones.

Taza was created to support the long-term socioeconomic well-being of the Tsuut’ina Nation. Through the Employment Resource Centre, we support employment opportunities and career development for Tsuut’ina citizens by offering guidance, sharing opportunities, and connecting individuals with paid training, skill development, mentorship and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, Taza’s Tsuut’ina Benefit Driven Procurement Strategy encourages collaboration with Tsuut’ina contractors and businesses, opening doors for economic opportunities.

Who is on the board, 50% representation from Tsuut’ina Nation, who has final say

In 2025, villa, townhome and condo options will open in Taza Park. For builder announcements, news and progress updates, sign up for our newsletter.

We’re exploring options like villas that focus on empty nesters, singles and couples.

Single-family homes are not in the plan for Taza Park right now, but we will have villa, townhome, street town and condo product when we go to the market next year. We encourage you to visit our new Sales & Marketing Centre, opening in 2025.

Yes, Taza uses a leasehold model. That’s because it’s on First Nations land, which can’t be sold. Other communities in Alberta are leasehold, such as the townsite of Redwood Meadows and Calgary’s University District. Residential living spaces in Taza will be leased on 99-year terms.

Taza offers a pre-paid 99-year lease model to ensure marketable and financeable leasehold condominiums with a clear renewal process. The Headlease is with the Crown and upon renewal (no less than five years prior to the end of lease term in 2114), one of two options will be exercised; an extension is granted for no less than 25 years, or the Nation buys the homeowner out at fair market value for their unit.

Like freeholders, leaseholders have property rights and access to well-maintained infrastructure. Leaseholders can sell or renovate their homes and enjoy the use of common areas. Their property has the potential for value appreciation or depreciation over time.

Essential services are provided by Tsuut’ina Public Works, including park maintenance, waste disposal and emergency services. These services are supported by competitive tax funding, ensuring their accessibility and reliability. Tsuut’ina Nation also provides potable water, wastewater treatment, road maintenance, fire protection and policing by the Tsuut’ina Nation Fire & Rescue Service and the Tosguna Police.

Yes, and yes. Like the City of Calgary, the Tsuut’ina Nation sets a property tax rate each year. In 2024, the tax rate for Taza was $1.9819 per $100 of assessed value (this rate hasn’t changed since 2019). These funds must be spent on the community where they’re collected. The Nation sets a budget each year for the provision of local services. It reports to the First Nations Tax Commission, a governing body established under the federal First Nations Fiscal Management Act.