Online Payments
The Town of Hinton is pleased to announce that we are now accepting payments with select credit cards through our OptionPay System. Payments for certain Town services may be paid online or through the Town Administration Office.
Payments may be accepted via Mastercard and Visa.
Make Your Payments Here
Ready to pay your bill? Please click the logo below.
Services Currently Offered on OptionPay
In order to make your payments online, there are some required numbers on your notices/bills that you will need. Choose the service type below for instructions on how to find those numbers required to make your payments.
OptionPay institutes a fee for use. Read more here.
Contact Us
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Corporate Services
Email
131 Civic Centre Road
2nd Floor
Hinton, AB T7V 2E5
Ph: 780-865-6016
Fx: 780-865-5706
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Utility Payments
- Tax Payments
- Business License Payments
- Accounts-Receivable Other
- Animal Licenses
- Questions
- Development Services
In order to pay your utility bill using OptionPay, you will need the ACCOUNT NUMBER. This can be found on your utility bill.
(Click here to see the example in a PDF version)
You will be asked for your ROLL NUMBER when entering payment information for your taxes. This can be found on your tax notice.
(Click here to see the example in a PDF version)
BUSINESS LICENSE (New Application)
1. Apply for your Business License here.
- Review Town of Hinton Business License Bylaw 1126 here, or use the chart above, to determine license amount
2. Pay for your Business License here (option pay)
- Enter your card information
- On the option pay site, use the dropdown menu to select license/application
- Enter the cost of the license in payment card amount
- In the comment section, enter your business name so we can connect your form to your payment
- Submit payment, and retain confirmation number.
3. Once we receive your application and payment we will email you a copy of your business license and receipt.
Received Invoice
In order to make a payment for your business license, please include the CUSTOMER NUMBER. A copy of your reviewed and signed renewal form is required to be submitted to the Town Office in order for your transaction to be completed. For more information on business licensing, please contact Development Services.
If you are applying for a new business, please see our Business Licensing page for more information, or contact our Development Services.
(Click here to see an example bill in a PDF version)
In order to make a payment for an Accounts Receivable- Other, please include the CUSTOMER ID. Please also include a DESCRIPTION of the payment being made in the description box.
(Click here to see an example bill in a PDF version)
Payments May Be Made Following Applying for a Development Permit
Development permit applications may be submitted in advance prior to applying for safety code permit applications. Development must be started and diligently pursued within 12 months of the date of the development permit approval. If Safety Code permits are required, you must apply prior to beginning your project.
You must apply for a development permit for:
Accessory buildings such as garages, sheds and gazebos
Additions or alterations to an existing building
Covered or enclosed decks regardless of height
Uncovered decks over 2 feet high
Demolition of an existing building
Development permits are regulated by Hinton’s Land Use Bylaw. A development permit allows a specific type of use on a parcel of land.
You can use our online mapping system to gather information on your property such as zoning, dimensions and legal address. If you have any questions or require help filling out an application, contact development@hinton.ca or call/visit our offices.
Online payment/fees
Read our fees online or contact Development Services