Taxation

Tax Notices

Your tax bill will include both municipal and school taxes. There may also be other special taxes, such as hail, C&D, or street lighting which could affect the total amount of your tax bill.

RM tax notices are mailed out to property owners by July 31st each year. Tax payments are not due until December 31st.

**To receive tax notices via e-mail, please complete and submit the consent form. 

 The following discounts are given on the municipal portion of the current year’s taxes:

  • 5% if paid by September 30;
  • 4% if paid by October 31;
  • 2% if paid by November 30.

More information on the calculation of taxes can be found here.

 

The Municipalities Act provides that certain dwellings (residences/homes) in an RM are exempt from taxation.  Section 293 Exemptions are provided for primary farm residences to an amount equivalent to the agriculture land base leased or owned, as long as the residence is occupied by the principal owner. This also applies to owned or leased land in an adjoining municipality. 

Occupied Residences Located In Hamlets, Organized Hamlets (OH), Or Special Service Areas (SSA) Are Not Eligible To Receive A Tax Exemption.

A 293 Exemption Form must be sent to the RM office on new exemptions (leased and neighboring RMs land) prior to the annual March 31st deadline.

Property assessment is the process of determining a properties assessed value for tax purposes. The assessed value is not the market value. All properties are reassessed every four years. 

All properties in the RM are assessed by Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency. If you would like more information on your individual property assessment, you can go onto the SAMA website at www.sama.sk.ca and use SAMAView using the alternate number shown on your notice. Should you wish to discuss your properties valuation, please contact SAMA directly and they will review your property profile with you. The phone number for the SAMA office is 306-924-8080.

Property owners may appeal their assessment if they believe an error has been made in the valuation or classification of the property. Appeals are made to the RM of Pense’s Board of Revision, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. Call the office or refer to SAMA's guide on the appeal process. The fees are $100 for residential or agricultural, and $250 for commercial appeals. 

Anyone who has land assessed within the RM will get a notice in the mail prior to taxes being levied during a year of revaluation, or in a year where changes were made to the property.

The following mill rates are in effect for the year 2025:

  • Municipal – 5.145
  • Potash Tax Sharing – 5.3582
  • Stony Beach Street Lights – .8562
  • Education (Prairie South & Prairie Valley School Divisions):
    • Agricultural 1.07
    • Residential 4.27
    • Commercial/Industrial – 6.37
    • Resource – 7.49
  • $200 minimum tax for residential improvements is applicable.

The following mill rate factors apply for 2025:

  • Agricultural – .699
  • Residential – 1.598
  • Commercial – 1.204

The mill rates are multiplied by mill rate factors and the taxable assessment values to determine the property taxes.

A tax certificate is a legal document which provides a guarantee of the tax balance on an account at a specific date.

The cost is $10.00 for up to four parcels, per owner. The tax certificate will be issued within 2 business days of payment being received.