Paying Your Property Taxes

Property Tax Payment & Prepayment Options

Property Tax Prepayment

The City of Portage la Prairie offers taxpayers the ability to prepay their taxes each year between January and June.

Taxes may be prepaid up to 90% of the previous year’s net tax levy in multiples of $10.00. The prepayment discount rates are as follows:

January 0.66%
February 0.55%
March 0.44%
April 0.33%
May 0.22%
June 0.11%

Taxes are at par from the month of July and penalties begin August 1st at a rate of 1.25% per month.

Property Tax Prepayment can be made in the following ways:

Online Banking: payment can be made through Internet banking. Allow sufficient time for your payment to be received by the City on or before the due date.
Telpay: www.telpay.ca
Mail: send a cheque or money order payable to City of Portage la Prairie.
Post-Dated Cheque: cheque must be dated and received at City Hall by the due date.
After Hours: a drop off box is located on the East exit door of City Hall. Use cheque or money order for payment only, no cash. There are envelopes to use located at the drop off box.
E-Transfer: See Interac e-Transfer Instructions.
In Person: payment may be made at City Hall Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 4:30 PM. Interac debit card service is available.

Tax Installment Payment Plan (T.I.P.P.)

Pay your property taxes monthly on a budget. Sign up for the TIPP (Tax Installment Payment Plan) program to pay your property taxes on a monthly basis. Payments will be automatically deducted from your bank or credit union account. See the overview below for additional details.

If you would like to sign up for TIPP, fill out the online form here.

If you need to make changes or cancel an existing TIPP, fill out the online form here.

Tax Installment Payment Plan Overview

What is "T.I.P.P."?

T.I.P.P. stands for Tax Installment Payment Plan. It is an automatic bank withdrawal payment plan by which taxpayers make consecutive monthly payments for taxes rather than a single annual amount.

Who can join TIPP?

Your tax account is in good standing (no arrears outstanding). You must have an account with chequing privileges at a financial institution. You do not presently pay your taxes through a mortgage company (P.I.T.).

How to join TIPP?

Complete the TIPP application form here, visit City Hall or call (204) 239-8308. The City of Portage la Prairie does not charge for this service however normal bank charges may apply.

When to join?

Applications to start the plan the following year will be received up to December 15. However, you may apply to join TIPP after the January 15th installment but prior to June 30th with an initial payment of the missed installments paid at the time of application.

Need to make changes or cancel an existing TIPP?

If you need to make changes or cancel an existing TIPP, please complete the online form here.

Questions?

If you have any further questions about the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP), please call (204) 239-8308, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Contact Us

City Hall
97 Saskatchewan Ave E
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 0L8
Phone: 204-239-8309
info@city-plap.com

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