Tax Information
- The municipality will be listed as a payee/vendor as one of the following: Rural Municipality of Oakview, RM of Oakview or Oakview Municipality
- Use the roll number (located at the top right of the tax bill) as the account number, including all the zeros. The number should be 10 digits (Ex. 0035800000)
- Cheques should be made payable to the RM of Oakview.
- Post dated cheques should be dated no later than the last business day in October.
- Mailing Address: Box 179, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0 or Box 130, Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0
- Payments can be made in person, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed from 12-1).
- Payments accepted are: Cash, Cheque, Debit and Credit Card (Credit Cards are subject to a fee)
- Address: 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River, MB or 435 3rd Avenue, Rapid City, MB
- Send to info@rmofoakview.ca and inform the office of the security answer
- Please indicate the property you are paying, so that payment can be applied correctly.
Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit
In 2025, the Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC) was replaced with a new $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC).
For 2026, the maximum HATC amount increased from $1,500 to $1,600, and for 2027, the maximum amount will increase from $1,600 to $1,700.
Frequently Asked Questions – Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit
What changes have been made to school tax rebates and credits for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 tax years?
Key changes include:
- For the 2025 tax year, the Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC) was replaced with the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC), which provides a maximum of $1,500 in school tax savings on principal residences.
- For the 2026 tax year, the maximum HATC amount increased from $1,500 to $1,600.
- For the 2027 tax year, the maximum HATC amount will increase from $1,600 to $1,700, and the maximum HATC benefit will be reduced for properties assessed over $1,000,000.
- The School Tax Rebate, which provided a 50% rebate on school taxes for residential and farm properties, and a 10% rebate on school taxes for other properties, was eliminated for all properties except farm properties. Farm properties will continue to receive the 50% rebate.
- There is no additional seniors’ credit as part of the HATC, but the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate continues to be available (more information below).
When will the changes be implemented?
The changes are in effect as of the beginning the respective tax years.
How is the HATC calculated?
For 2025, the amount of the HATC is the lesser of $1,500 and the gross school taxes on your principal residence.
For 2026, the amount of the HATC is the lesser of $1,600 and the gross school taxes on your principal residence.
For 2027, the amount of the HATC is the lesser of $1,700 and the gross school taxes on your principal residence for properties assessed under $1,000,000. For properties assessed over $1,000,000, the maximum benefit will be reduced by $3.40 per $1,000 above $1,000,000. Properties assessed at $1,500,000 or more will no longer receive the credit.
Does the HATC apply to principal residences only?
Yes, the HATC applies to principal residences only. It does not apply to any other properties (rental properties, secondary residences/cottages, commercial properties, etc.).
What is a principal residence?
A principal residence is a single residential dwelling unit in Manitoba that is owned by an individual or their spouse or common-law partner and that is the primary residence of the individual or the individuals cohabiting spouse or common-law partner.
A residence is a person’s primary residence taking into consideration factors such as:
- the amount of time spent by the individual at the dwelling unit in relation to the amount of time spent at any other dwelling unit,
- the address of the individual shown on their income tax return, driver's licence, motor vehicle registration, registration cards for health and health insurance, bank and credit card statements and statements of account for utilities.
An individual (and their spouse or common-law partner) cannot have more than one principal residence.
Am I eligible for the HATC as a renter?
No, as a renter, you are not eligible for the HATC. However, you may claim the Renters Affordability Tax Credit.
Are condominium owners eligible for the HATC?
Yes, condominium owners whose properties are individually assessed can receive the HATC as an advance on their property tax statement like other homeowners. Owners who reside in an assessed property that contains more than one dwelling unit (duplex, triplex, etc.) cannot receive the HATC as an advance on their property tax statement but can claim the HATC on their tax return.
How do I receive the HATC as an advance on my property tax statement?
In order to receive the HATC as an advance on your property tax statement, you must have self-declared your principal residence with your municipality. Contact the municipal office for information on how to declare your principal residence.
Most eligible Manitoba homeowners will automatically have their principal residence declaration carried forward from last year and do not need to file a new declaration for the HATC.
Homeowners that have not previously self-declared their principal residence with their municipality are encouraged to do so as soon as possible to help ensure that the HATC is applied to their property tax statement.
What can I do if I have received my property tax statement and it does not include the HATC Advance?
Homeowners who are eligible for the HATC but did not receive it as an advance on their property tax statement may claim it on their personal income tax return.
Seniors’ School Tax Rebate
What is happening with the Seniors School Tax rebate?
The Seniors School Tax rebate is being maintained at $235 minus 1.0% on family net annual income over $40,000 for principal residences only. This rebate is claimed on the personal income tax return.
Farmland School Tax Rebate
The Farmland School Tax Rebate (FSTR) was implemented in 2004 to support the rural economy by providing farmland owners with school tax relief.
The rebate percentage has increased from 33% in 2004 to the current level of 40% (subject to a maximum rebate). Landowners are required to submit an annual application to MASC. Once you are registered with MASC and receive a rebate, a pre-printed application form for the following year will be mailed to you when they become available.
Assessment
If you wish to challenge any assessment, the Board of Revision will accept applications each year for revision. Information on appealing property assessments can be found HERE.