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Understanding Winnipeg Property Taxes

Winnipeg’s residential property tax rate of approximately 1.13% is among the higher rates for major Canadian cities, though this is offset by significantly lower assessed property values compared to markets like Toronto or Vancouver. The tax rate is set annually by Winnipeg City Council and includes a general municipal levy, a school levy, and a frontage levy (charged based on the width of your property’s street frontage). The total bill also includes levies for local improvements and business tax where applicable.

Manitoba charges a land transfer tax on property purchases, calculated at a tiered rate: 0% on the first $30,000, 0.5% on the next $60,000, 1.0% on the next $60,000, 1.5% on the next $50,000, and 2.0% on any amount above $200,000. First-time homebuyers in Manitoba may be eligible for a full exemption on land transfer tax for homes valued up to $500,000. Property assessments in Winnipeg are conducted by the City’s Assessment and Taxation department and are updated on a reassessment cycle every two years.

Manitoba Land Transfer Tax Tiers

Winnipeg offers the Manitoba Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC), which provides up to $700 per year to homeowners and renters to offset the education portion of property taxes. Seniors in Manitoba may also qualify for the School Tax Rebate, which provides additional relief. Property tax bills are due at the end of June, and the City offers a Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) that spreads payments across 12 monthly instalments.