Town of Melita

How Are My Taxes Determined?

Your property taxes are the product of your portioned assessment and the school and municipal mill rates.  Portioned assessment represents the portion of the assessed value of your property that is subject to taxation.

Portioned Assessment   X   (Municipal + School mill rates)   =   Property Tax                                                                                                              1,000

Mill Rate

The mill rate is determined by a series of calculations.  Council plans their budget for the fiscal year, deciding which projects they wish to see completed.  Once they have determined how much it will cost to complete the projects and provide services for the municipality, they subtract the revenue and grants they will take in and divide the remainder by the total assessment of the municipality’s land and buildings.

The 2024 residential mill rate for the municipality is 33.092. 

Rebates

Education Property Tax Credit (EPTCA)

In 2024, the tax credit for homeowners will continue to be a maximum of $350, with an additional income tested $200 for seniors 65 and over.  To receive the tax credit advance, you must be living in that residence as of January 1st, 2024.  If you have been living at your primary residence since January 1st, 2024 or earlier and have NOT received the rebate on your tax bill, you will need to apply for the rebate when you do your 2024 personal income tax. 

Manitoba School Tax Rebate

In 2024, owners of residential and farm properties will receive a 50% rebate of their education property taxes, applied directly to their property tax statement.  Owners of other properties will receive a 10% rebate of their education property taxes, applied directly to their property tax statement.  

*For 2025, the government of Manitoba has proposed the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit of up to $1,500 on principal residences, to replace both the Manitoba School Tax Rebate and the Education Property Tax Credit.  

For more information visit manitoba.ca/schooltaxrebate/index.html

Payment Information

Deadline for payment 

• Property taxes are due October 31st
• Penalties of 1.25% per month will be added to outstanding taxes November 1st and on the 1st of each month thereafter, until paid.  

How to pay your property taxes

1.  In person at the town office, 79 Main St., Melita, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (now open during the lunch hour).  We accept cash, cheque or debit.  PLEASE NOTE CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
2. Online banking, allow 3-5 business days for posting.  The date the Town receives the payment is the date considered paid.  Payee information is Melita (Town): Property Tax; the account number is your property tax roll number.
3. Drop-off a post-dated cheque at any time prior to the due date.
4. 24-hour drop box located on the front entrance door at the town office.
5. By mail to Box 364, Melita, Manitoba, R0M 1L0, ensuring we receive your payment by cheque or money order on or before the due date.  Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of payment.  Please reference your tax roll number.

Tax arrears

Any amount shown as arrears represents the balance owing as of May 31st of the taxation year.  An arrears balance on your tax bill could exist for a variety of reasons.  For example, prior year’s taxes have not been paid in full, an outstanding utility charge has been applied to taxes or the prior year tax payment was received late and monthly penalties are outstanding.  Please ensure your payments include the monthly penalty on the arrears portion of your tax bill up to October 1st.  Contact the Town office for a current balance if you are unsure.

Address changes

Please notify the town office of any changes for utilities, property assessment, and taxation purposes.  Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from the obligation to pay taxes when due.