PROVINCIAL PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION
There are several property tax credits which you may be eligible to apply for, to assist you with your property taxes.
Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC)
For the 2026 tax year, the HATC has increased to $1,600 from $1,500 in 2025.
Residential property owners who qualify can receive a rebate on school taxes for 2026. To qualify, the property must be your primary residence, as a single dwelling unit, and the only property to receive the credit in Manitoba.
For more information, please call the Manitoba Government Inquiry at 1-866-626-4862 or visit the Province of MB website.
Renters:
If you rent your home, you are not eligible for the HATC. However, you may claim the Renters Affordability Tax Credit.
Senior's School Tax Rebate
To be eligible for the Senior's School Tax Rebate, you or your spouse/common-law partner must:
- be 65 years of age or older by the end of the year (December 31st);
- own your home or be liable for paying the school taxes on your principal residence;
- live in your home; and
- be residents of Manitoba.
The maximum Rebate for 2023 and subsequent years is $235 for eligible seniors.
Please view more information on the Province of MB website.
Farmland School Tax Rebate
Farm property will continue to receive a 50% rebate on gross school taxes as a reduction applied directly to the property tax statement.
This rebate is separate from and in addition to the Manitoba Farmland School Tax Rebate.
Please view more information on the Province of MB website.