Taxation

Municipal Taxes

Your municipal taxes pay for services such as police, fire, road maintenance, water, sewer, garbage and recycling services, parks and recreational facilities, social services, planning services, municipal administration and council costs.

Prairie Valley School Division Education Taxes

The Town of Wolseley is responsible for collecting provincial education tax from town property owners on behalf of the provincial government.  The Board of Education relies on property taxes to support education throughout the province.

While the Town of Wolseley is required by legislation to collect school taxes and lodge authority taxes, the municipality has no jurisdiction over setting the tax rates.

Taxation FAQ's

The Town of Wolseley offers all taxpayers the opportunity to make monthly payments for taxes if their tax account is paid up to date rather than making a single annual payment.  Please contact the Town Office if you are unsure of your monthly payment amount or to clear up any tax arrears. 

The Town also offers a Tax Incentive Plan whereby residents can receive a discount on their yearly taxes at certain months of the year.

eg.   Prior years taxes = $1,200.00

Resident Pays $1,200.00 in the current year during the month of June

Town applies 5% of dollar value paid ($60.00) to tax account for pre-paying early

Total Tax Account Balance is now $1,140.00

 

Important Reminders 

  • Your property tax bill covers the period from January 1 to December 31
  • Property taxes are due December 31
  • A 2% penalty is added per month to any unpaid balance after December 31, if still unpaid tax enforcement proceedings with commence as per The Tax Enforcement Act.
  • All charges on a tax account become the responsibility of the registered owner of the property.
  • Non-receipt of your property tax notice does not exempt you from penalty due to late payment
  • If you do not receive your tax notice by August 31, please contact the Town Office at (306) 698-2477 or email
  • If you are mailing your payment, please allow ample time for your payment to be postmarked by Canada Post on or before the due date
  • If you are unable to make it into the Town Office during business hours, there is a Drop Box slot located in the council chambers door for your convenience.
  • You cannot appeal your taxes or your tax rate, you can only appeal your assessment and only when the assessment roll is open.
  • Your water and sewer bill can be added to your tax roll if you are a homeowner if unpaid.