Annual tax statements are mailed at the end of July. If you own property in the City of Thompson and have not received a current year’s tax bill by August 15, contact the Tax Clerk at City Hall, 677-7910 or by e-mail at taxes@thompson.ca. Failure to receive a tax notice, or an assessment notice is not grounds for non-payment of taxes by the due date. Annual taxes are due September 30. 

Taxes can be paid in person by cheque, cash or debit. Taxes can be paid by mailing a cheque with the tear off stub from the statement. Taxes can be paid on-line by electronic fund transfer and through Telpay. The City is set up with all major banks and credit union central. Taxes can also be paid by pre-authorized debit. Contact the Tax Clerk to obtain the required form and to determine what your monthly payments should be in order to have the majority of the taxes paid by September 30. Debits are processed on the 15th day of the month. If you are using this program and change your bank account you must give the City two week’s notice of the change in account. Taxes can also be paid by providing a series of post dated cheques. Penalties on the unpaid balance after the due date are calculated at the rate of 1.25% monthly.

 

Properties in Manitoba are assessed every two years to ensure that assessment values keep pace with assessed market values. Improvements such as the addition of a deck or a garage will increase the assessment. Depreciation of a property that has not been maintained or renovated may cause a reduction in assessment. Detailed information concerning assessment can be found at the Province of Manitoba website under Manitoba Local Government. You may also call the local office at 677-6693.

 

TAXES
Residential (less than 5 dwelling units)	45%
Residential (more than 5 dwelling units)	45%
Residential (owner occupied condos or co-op housing)	45%
Commercial	65%