Taxes
Taxes are due annually on the last business day of June.
Penalty
Penalty on arrears is calculated at 1 ¼% per month commencing on July 1. Penalties are calculated and added on the first day of each month that the taxes remain unpaid.
Property Tax
The Village of Dunnottar accepts the following types of payments: Cheque, Cash, E-transfer, Telpay Online or T.I.P.P.S.
- AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE – 44 Whytewold Road
- AFTER-HOURS PAYMENTS (cheque or money order only) may be placed in the drop box located at the Municipal Office's front entrance. Please do not leave cash in the box.
- BY MAIL – P.O. Box 321 Matlock, MB R0C 2B0 (DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL)
- INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS – Monthly payments can be made either by coming into the Municipal Office, by mailing in post dated cheques, or sending e-transfers.
- E-TRANSFER- e-transfers can be sent to info@dunnottar.ca, please include your civic address in the comments section. It is important to note that during tax season (June) you must ensure that the e-transfer is approved (we are set up for auto-deposit, however we are regulated on how much we can accept in a rolling 30 day period).
- TELPAY ON-LINE –please allow adequate time (at least 5 to 7 days, depending on your bank) for payment to reach the Village’s bank account. Payments received in our account after the due date will be subject to interest charges.
- Tax Installment Payment Plan (T.I.P.P.S.)**
Please make cheques payable to Village of Dunnottar. Be sure to write the Roll # or civic address on the cheque when making payment to ensure payment is applied to the correct property.
NOTE: Payments will be processed the actual day RECEIVED by the Village of Dunnottar or the day deposited into our bank account.
ADDITIONALLY if you bank with a credit union you can pay your taxes throughthe bank's online bill payment method. If you are using this service for the first time please contact the office at 204-389-4962 to ensure that you have the correct account number.
You can pay your taxes through Option Pay, a third party payment processor. Please note that charges are applied by Option Pay to your credit card based on your payment amount (on a sliding scale). If choosing Option Pay please select Tax from the Type dropdown and enter your Roll Number is the Roll Number box to ensure the payment is applied to the correct account.
To avoid late fees if paying by:
Cheque – postdated cheques are accepted but to avoid penalties, the cheques must be dated no later than the due date. Please allow ample time for delivery to our office, as postal dates are NOT recognized.
Internet Banking/Telpay – allow 5-7 business days.
Also for your convenience, there is a mailbox located at the entrance to the Municipal Office for those who are unable to pay during regular office hours.
**Tax Installment Payment Plan (T.I.P.P.S.)
The Village of Dunnottar is now offering T.I.P.P.S. which allows taxpayers to make twelve monthly payments for taxes rather than a single annual payment in June. Upon application, the Village will arrange for payments to be withdrawn from your account.
Homeowner's Affordability Tax Credit
Starting in 2025, the province introduced the Homeowner's Affordability Tax Credit to hlep homeowners pay for the school tax portion of their bill. For most people, this credit is applied automatically to your bill. You should see a reduction of up to $1600.00 of your school taxes on the tax statement for your main residence.
If you own the home you live in, but do not see this credit on your current tax bill, please contact your local municipal office (where the property is located). They can help you apply for the credit or explain why it was not included.
Seniors' School Tax Rebate
The Senior's School Tax Rebate is an extra savings program for homeowner's over the age of 65 in Manitoba. This credit is applied to any school taxes that remain after other credits, like the Homeowner's Affordability Tax Credit have been applied.
Qualified individuals can receive up to $235.00.
Questions and Concerns?
Please contact our office should you have any questions or concerns at (204) 389-4962 or info@dunnottar.ca