TAX STATEMENTS
2023 Property Taxes are due September 29, 2023
Property tax statements are issued in July of each year in accordance with the latest property ownership information provided to the Municipality. If an ownership change has occurred, please forward the property tax statement to the current owner or return it immediately to the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse an owner from responsibility for payment of taxes or application of late penalties.
Address Changes
It is important to keep your address current for property assessment and taxation purposes.
Please notify the administration office at (204)376-2647 or
Penalty
Taxes are due September 29. Penalty on arrears is calculated at 1.25% per month commencing on October 1 and continues to be calculated and added on the 1st day of each month on any outstanding balance.
Properties in tax arrears for over 2 years may qualify for tax sale procedures.
Tax Receipts
Tax receipts will only be issued upon request.
Payment Methods
The Town Office accepts Debit, Cheques or Cash for payments. We DO NOT accept credit cards.
Cheque (made payable to the Town of Arborg)
Be sure to write the roll number on the cheque or present tax statement slip when making payment so as to ensure that payment is applied to the correct property. The effective date of payment will be the actual day of receipt. To avoid late fees, mail in a posted dated cheque weeks before the due date incase mail delivery is slow or behind.
Debit
Many debit cards have daily limits, so please verify with your financial institution prior to attending the Town Office and making payment.
Payment Options
The Town Office accepts the following payment arrangements:
1. In Person: at the Town office located at 337 River Road, Arborg MB
2. By Mail: Town of Arborg PO Box 159 Arborg, MB R0C 0A0
3. Online: Set up a payment option for property taxes with CIBC or Noventis Credit Union financial institutions only.
4. E-Transfers
WHAT INFORMATION IS ON THE PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
There are 2 principle factors that determine the amount of Property Tax.
1. ASSESSMENT - Market Value of your property based on 2 years prior. The assessment is determined by the Provincial Assessment Office.
2. MILL RATE - Determined by the Municipality when the current year's budget is developed.
School Taxes
Each individual School Division determines their own mill rate that they will charge the property owners. The Municipality is responsible for collection this money and than remitting it to the School Division in accordance with Provincial Legislation. For questions regarding school taxes contact your local School Division office.
Education Property Tax Credit (EPTCA)
Whether you own or rent your home, you could be eligible to save up to $438.00 with the Manitoba Government's Education Property Tax Credit (EPTCA). The Credit is provided by the Province of Manitoba to help cover the school taxes you pay, or a portion of your rent either directly on your municipal property tax statement or through your income tax return.
To receive EPTCA the home owners must meet the legislated criteria.
- The property must be yours and/or your spouse or common-law partner's principal residence.
- You can't claim it on multiple properties
In 2021, Manitoba started phasing out education property taxes by implementing the Education Property Tax Rebate.
Education Property Tax Rebate Cheques
The Province will be mailing out education property rebate cheques to owners of residential, farm and commercial properties.
Property owners don't need to apply for the rebate. as the Province will calculate the amount and automatically mail cheques before the Municipal Property Tax due date of September 29, 2023.
More information is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao/eptc.html