Winnipeg Property Tax 2026 — Mill Rate 16.595 (1.6595%)

What is Winnipeg's 2026 property tax rate?

Winnipeg's 2026 residential mill rate is 16.595 mills, i.e. $16.595 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value (1.6595%, or 0.01659465 as a decimal). On a $380,000 home this works out to $6,306 per year, or roughly $525 per month if your lender holds the tax in escrow. Source: https://assessment.winnipeg.ca/AsmtTax/English/Property/property-tax-bills.stm, last verified 2026-09-27.

When are Winnipeg property taxes due?

Winnipeg's 2026 property tax notice was due June 30, 2026. Covers the calendar year January 1 to December 31; still due by this date even if an assessment appeal is filed. A monthly penalty applies to any unpaid balance. Source is the Assessment and Taxation Department subdomain (assessment.winnipeg.ca), not the winnipeg.ca main site. Source: https://assessment.winnipeg.ca/AsmtTax/English/Payments/Due_Dates.stm, last verified 2026-08-27. Most lenders collect property tax monthly through PITI escrow rather than waiting for the city's due date.

How is my Winnipeg home assessed?

Your tax is calculated as assessed value × mill rate, not market value × mill rate. Manitoba uses a public assessment authority (BC Assessment, MPAC in Ontario, etc.) to set assessed values, usually updated every 1-4 years. Assessed value typically lags market value, so the same mill rate produces different effective burdens depending on assessment cycle timing.

Are Winnipeg property taxes deductible on my income tax return?

Property tax on your principal residence is NOT deductible federally or provincially. It only becomes deductible when the property generates rental income (line 9180 on T776) or self-employed business income (CCA / business-use-of-home on T2125). For a principal residence, the tax is a non-deductible cost of ownership.

Why does Winnipeg's mill rate differ from neighbouring cities?

Each Canadian municipality sets its own residential mill rate to fund local services — police, fire, transit, parks, road maintenance — plus a provincially-set education portion. Cities with higher assessed values can raise the same revenue at a lower mill rate (Vancouver, Toronto), while cities with lower assessed values often need higher rates to fund equivalent services. Compare Winnipeg with other Manitoba cities in the table above.