Rural Municipality of Cartier

2023 Tax By-Law 1705-23 

2022 Property Tax Insert
Save Time Go Online Insert.

2023 Farmland School Tax Rebate
Applications for the 2022 Farmland School Tax Rebate and proof that property taxes along with any penalties and interest are paid in full must be received by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation by the March 31, 2024 deadline.  For additional information see www.masc.mb.ca/fstr or call 204-726-7068.

Pay Online
Pay online! Instructions on how to pay taxes and utilities online.

Now Available! Pay by Credit Card with PaySimply.
Pay your property tax and utility bills by credit card online with PaySimply, a third-party payment provider that accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.  Please allow 3 business days for processing.  (A convenience fee applies to cover payment handling and processing charges.)

For property tax payments, enter the Roll Number found on the top right of your Tax bill into the account number field in PaySimply. (Enter all numbers including the zeroes but do not include the decimal point).
Pay your property tax bill now

For utility payments, enter the account number found on the bottom of your Utility Bill into the account number field in PaySimply. (Enter all numbers including the zeroes but do not include the decimal point).
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Now Available!  Pay with Cash or Debit Card at Canada Post with PaySimply
Pay your property tax and utility bills in-person at any Canada Post outlet with cash or Interac debit card.  You will first need to visit our payment partner, PaySimply, to generate a QR code to take with you to Canada Post with your payment.  Please allow 3 business days for processing once payment is made at Canada Post.  (A convenience fee applies to cover payment handling and processing charges.)

For property tax payments, enter the Roll Number found on the top right of your Tax bill into the account number field in PaySimply.
Generate a QR code to pay your property tax bill

For utility payments, enter the account number found on the bottom of your Utility Bill into the account number field in PaySimply.
Generate a QR code to pay your utility bill

E Billing
Receive your utility bill by email. Just fill out the E Billing Application Form and send it in to our office.

Utility Pre-authorized Payment Plan
Fill out the Utility Pre-authorized Payment Plan Form to have your utilities automatically withdrawn from your financial institution on the due date.

Tax Due Date
Current taxes are due on September 29, 2023.

Tax Arrears
Penalties of 1.25% per month is added to any outstanding taxes on the first of every month.

Tax Payments
Current taxes are due Friday, September 29, 2023. Payment may be made in person or by mail. Payments may be made via cheques, money orders, debit (ensure daily withdrawal limit covers remittance), telebanking and web banking. When making payments online, please include all numbers (including zeroes) to ensure payment is applied correctly.

** Note - most financial institutions take 2-4 business days to process the online payment. Penalties will be applied if the payment is not received by the due date.

Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the R.M. of Cartier. Postdated cheques dated September 29, 2023 will be accepted and a night deposit box located outside of the Administration Office is available for after hours cheque payments. Should you require a receipt, please provide your email address where we can send the receipt.

Proper retention of receipts is important as there is a $10.00 charge per receipt per year for 2022 and prior. Penalties of 1.25% per month will be added to the outstanding taxes October 1st and on the first day of each month thereafter, until paid. Please provide correct information when updating your mailing address including Box Number, Postal Code and Street Address.

If you are moving please provide us with your new complete mailing address. If you are interested in receiving future utility and tax billings via e-mail please provide us with your current e-mail address.

T.I.P.P. Program - is available!
The Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is a monthly tax payment plan that allows rate payers to make consecutive monthly payments that are deducted automatically from their bank account.

The TIPP Program payments are made on the fifteenth banking day of each month through automatic withdrawal from an account with chequing privileges at a financial institution.

The TIPP program collects taxes for the calendar year January 1st to December 31st and ensures that all taxes are paid without penalty.

Contact the RM Office for information how to sign up.  Applications are accepted throughout the calendar year.  Tax balances must be current to be eligible for the program.

Please fill out the TIPP Application Form, along with a void cheque and send to our office.

Manitoba Education Property Tax Credit Program
The Manitoba Government offers an Education Property Tax Credit up to a maximum of $350.00.

If the 2023 MB Education Property Tax Credit is not on your 2023 Tax Bill, it can be claimed on your Income Tax if you are eligible. The property must be your principle residence and not be claimed on any other property. MB Education Property Tax Information Website.

Education Property Tax Credit Advance Application Form

2023 Education Property Tax Credit Advance has been changed to $350.00.  Visit www.Manitoba.ca/edupropertytax for more information.

Savings for Seniors!
The 2023 Rebate will be claimed when you file your 2023 income tax return in the spring of 2024. This means that a separate application will no longer be necessary. For further information visit the Province of Manitoba seniors school tax rebate webpage.

Issuance of Assessment Notices
Assessment notices are distributed through the Provincial Assessment Office and mailed to the ratepayers.
MB Property Assessment Website

Appeal on Assessment
An assessment can be appealed through Board of Revision annually and correspondence should be directed to the Municipal Office. Appeals should be in writing and must clearly state the reasons for an appeal. For assessment information, please call the Assessment Office in Portage La Prairie at (204) 239-3320 or 1-866-401-8986.

For more information, visit the Province of Manitoba Municipal Board Assessment Appeals webpage.

Board of Revision application form.

Tax Certificates
Provision of tax information on properties will be provided by Tax Certificate request only. The fee for a tax certificate is $30.00 per roll number. The request can be made by email to angel.bohun@rmofcartier.ca

Utility Billing
Utility Billing for water and sewer is billed every 3 months. Bills are sent out in January, April, July and October. Late payments are subject to monthly penalties of 1.25 %.

By-Law 1640-15 Water and Sewer Rates

By-Law 1702-23 Water Rate Increase Effective April 1 23