PAYING YOUR 2023 PROPERTY TAXES

• Advise the RM office of any mailing address changes to ensure tax statements are properly forwarded.

• Failure to receive a tax statement (including new property owners) is not a satisfactory reason for late or non-payment.

• All outstanding tax balances that remain unpaid after the due date are subject to a 1% penalty charged on the 1st day of each month until the balance is paid in full.

• Properties that are 2 years in arrears will be subject to the tax sale process.

• Receipts will only be sent out for accounts showing a balance owed. Receipts can be provided upon request.

• Please allow up to 5 business days for all electronic payments to reach our office.

• Accepted methods of payment:

- Cash, Debit

- Cheque - with roll# (post-dated, mail, or drop-off slot)

- Credit Card payment via RM website (processing fees apply)

- Online Banking (All Credit Unions, TD, Scotiabank) - Search

“Ste. Anne RM”, Roll # is account number

- Automatic Payment Plan (TIPPS) (Registration forms available on RM website)

Why did my taxes go up this year?

The RM worked very hard this year to keep mill rates the same as last year, which ultimately determines the amount of taxes levied along with the total assessment in the Municipality. Despite these efforts, many residents still saw an increase in their taxes. Why?

Assessment has gone up

All properties in the province were reassessed by the Provincial Assessment Office starting last fall. Reassessments take place every two (2) years. Most property assessments significantly increased in correlation with the fair market value of homes selling at higher prices.

Last year, the Province of Manitoba Assessment Office mailed notices of property assessment amounts, which notified all property owners that their assessment amounts have changed.

If you have questions about your property assessment or do not agree with your assessed value, please call the Manitoba Assessment Office in Steinbach: (204) 326 9896

I live in the LUD of Richer and noticed that my garbage collection fee went up?

Yes, you will now see a levy of $100 for garbage collection. Our previous contract ended for collection in 2023, and all the rates quoted by companies had gone up due to inflation and gas costs. As a result, the levy was raised to its current maximum amount.

The Province of Manitoba changed the Education Property Tax Credit Advance (EPTCA) for 2023. Last year, the credit was $437.50. This year it has been reduced to $350. With the reduced credit amount on the property tax bill, property owners will see an increase in the School Tax Rebate cheque.

The School Tax Rebate, provided by the province, is a rebate cheque for 50% of the gross school taxes. Property owners should receive rebate cheques from the province before the property tax due date of October 15th, 2023. The School Tax Rebate cheque will be sent to the first name listed on the property title as of May 12th, 2023.

Farm property owners will still need to apply for the Farmland School tax rebate, a separate rebate program being offered. Properties classified as anything other than residential, or farm will receive a 10% rebate.

Please contact the Province of Manitoba for any questions or concerns related to this matter: (204) 945 3744 or 1 866 626 4862. For more information or to calculate your rebate amount, visit www.manitoba.ca/ schooltaxrebate

For any questions regarding your property taxes or method of payment, please contact the Municipal Office at 204-422-5929 or finance@ rmofsteanne.com