Property Assessments, Tax Responsibilities, and Who to Contact

Property Assessment Services

Property assessments in Manitoba are conducted by Manitoba Assessment Services in accordance with The Municipal Assessment Act. Properties are assessed at market value and these values are used to help calculate your property taxes.

If you have questions or concerns about your property assessment:

If you disagree with your assessment, you can file a formal appeal through the Board of Revision, held annually—typically in November. The date is set by Manitoba Assessment Services in coordination with the RM and will be advertised in advance in the local paper. There is no fee to file an appeal for residential or farm properties.

To initiate an appeal, contact your local RM administration office.

Understanding Your Tax Bill and Who to Contact

In Manitoba, your municipality is responsible for collecting all property taxes, including those levied by the school division and the Province. Although you pay a single bill to your municipality, it does not control all components of the bill.

Here’s who to contact based on the part of your tax bill:

  • Municipal Taxes
    - Contact the Rural Municipality of Dufferin Office at 204-745-2301 or info@rmofdufferin.com, or speak to one of your elected municipal council members.

  • Local School Division Taxes
    - Contact the Prairie Rose School Division Office at 204-745-2003 or prsd@g.prsdmb.ca, or your local school trustee.  

     - Contact the Prairie Spirit School Division Office at 204-836-2147, or your local school trustee.  

     - Contact the Red River Valley School Division Office at 204-746-2317, or your local school trustee.  

  • Education Support Levy (non-residential/farm properties)

     - Contact the Education Funding Branch at efb@gov.mb.ca or 204-945-6910

     - Or your elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  • Provincial Property Tax Credits
    As of 2025:

    • Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) has replaced the School Tax Rebate and Education Property Tax Credit for residential properties.

    • Farm properties continue to receive the Manitoba School Tax Rebate (50%).

    • Commercial properties do not receive provincial tax credits.

         - Contact the Manitoba Government Inquiry at mgi@gov.mb.ca or 1-866-626-4862.

          - Contact the Or your elected MLA

Additional Tax Credit and Rebate Programs:

  • Seniors’ School Tax Rebate
    Seniors may be eligible for additional rebates on school taxes.  Visit Manitoba Website or call: 1-855-893-8266

  • Farmland School Tax Rebate
    Offered through the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), this rebate provides financial relief for eligible farmland owners. Visit MASC Website

  • Assessment Changes
For help understanding changes to your property assessment, contact your local Property Assessment Services office.
Office listings and general information: Municipal and Northern Relations Website
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