Rural Municipality of Cartier

2024 Tax By-Law 1712-24 

Tax Bill Information - Tax Bill 101

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).
Pay your utility bill now

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Fill out the Utility Pre-authorized Payment Plan Form to have your utilities automatically withdrawn from your financial institution on the due date.

Taxes

Current taxes are due Friday, September 27, 2024. No discount is offered for early payment.

Tax statements are mailed out a minimum of 30 days prior to the due date each year.

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.

Pursuant to the Municipal Act, properties with two years of unpaid taxes and penalties will be subject to Tax Sale proceedings. 

Failure to receive a bill DOES NOT excuse an owner from responsibility for payment of taxes, including any late payment fees applied.

Payment may be made in person, online or by mail. Payments may be made via cash, cheques, money orders, debit (ensure daily withdrawal limit covers remittance), telebanking and web banking (E-Transfers are not accepted). When making payments online, please include all numbers (including zeroes) to ensure payment is applied correctly.

Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the R.M. of Cartier. Postdated cheques dated for the due date will be accepted and a night deposit box located outside of the Municipal Office is available for after hour payments. DO NOT PUT CASH IN THE NIGHT DEPOSIT BOX.

** Note - most financial institutions take 2-4 business days to process online payments. Mailed in payments must arrive before or by the due date. Penalties will be applied if the payment is not received by the due date. The RM of Cartier is not liable for any payment delays with Canada Post or financial institutions.

Supplementary taxes will be issued to properties that have had changes in assessment due to consolidation or subdivision of land, new construction, renovations, or demolitions which were not reflected on the annual tax bill and will be mailed out in September. Supplementary taxes are due by December 31^st.

Receipts are issued by request only. If requiring a copy of a receipt, there is a printing charge of $0.50 per page for paper copies per year for tax years 2023 and prior. 

If you are moving, please provide us with your new complete mailing address and phone number and/or e-mail.

If an ownership change occurs and you receive a tax bill for a property you no longer own, please forward the tax bill to the current owner or return the bill as soon as possible to the RM of Cartier.

If you recently purchased a property this year and have not received your tax bill, please contact the office at 204-353-2214 to request a copy.

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.

New in 2025 - You can now select between the TIPP program or one-time withdrawal on the due date.

Contact the RM Office for information on how to sign up. Applications are accepted throughout the calendar year. All account balances with the RM must be current in order 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 2024 MB Education Property Tax Credit is not on your 2024 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

2024 Education Property Tax Credit Advance has been changed to 50% on school tax for residential and farm properties.

Other property owners are to receive 10% rebate on total school division levy and education levy.  Visit www.Manitoba.ca/edupropertytax for more information.

Savings for Seniors!
The 2024 Rebate will be claimed when you file your 2024 income tax return in the spring of 2025. This means that a separate application will no longer be necessary. For further information visit the Province of Manitoba seniors school tax rebate webpage.

Information from the Provincial Website
Provincial Website FAQs

Who is eligible for the EPTC?
All Manitoba homeowners who pay education property taxes may be eligible for one EPTC.

For how much is my household eligible?
A maximum $350.00 credit is available to be applied against 2024 school taxes.

Example (2024 tax year): A household pays $750 in school tax. This household is eligible for the full $350.00 EPTC.

How do seniors apply for the additional credit?
Senior households with a combined income of $40,000 or less may be eligible for an additional EPTC of up to $235 for the 2024 tax year. This provides savings of up to $585.00 when combined with the basic $350.00 EPTC. This additional amount can be claimed on your personal income tax return.

For further information, click here  to view detailed program rules on the website of the Canada Revenue Agency or call the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office at 204-948-2115, or toll free at 1-800-782-0771, or e-mail TAO@gov.mb.ca

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 $50.00 per roll number. The request can be made by email to taxes@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