Taxes FAQ

When are tax bills sent out?

Tax bills are mailed out in late May of each year.

When are taxes due?

Taxes are due on the last business day in July of each year.

What period does my tax bill cover?

City of Portage la Prairie tax bills cover the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).

When is the deadline to apply for TIPP (Tax Installment Payment Plan)?

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 instalment but prior to June 30th, with an initial payment of the missed instalments paid at the time of application. If you have any further questions about the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP), please call (204) 239-8308, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

What is the penalty for paying taxes after the deadline?

1.25% per month is the penalty for paying late.

Are there any service charges to be on TIPP?

No, there are no service charges to be on this program.

If I sell my property & pay my property taxes through TIPP, what do I need to do?

The City requires notification to cancel your TIPP payments. You can notify the City that you have sold your property or wish to stop payments by filling out a form at City Hall, fill out a cancellation online form here or email the tax clerk at taxclerk@city-plap.com.

Can I pay my property taxes online?

Yes, you can pay your property taxes online through your bank’s website. You will have to add the City of Portage la Prairie as a payee. When you search “City of Portage la Prairie”, there are usually different account types: Taxes & Utilities.

Does the City accept post-dated cheques or credit cards for payment of property taxes?

The City will accept post-dated cheques, however, receipts will not be mailed. A receipt can be re-printed upon request and picked up at City Hall. Please note that cheques must be dated appropriately to avoid penalties. Credit Cards payments are accepted online only by using Pay Simply at www.paysimply.ca. Please note, there is a 2.5% fee paid by the customer for this service. Payments may take 3-5 days to process.

I recently built a new home and have not received a property tax bill. When can I expect a bill?

New homes are typically sent a supplementary tax bill. Supplementary tax bills are mailed out the first week of August and due the last business day in November. Depending on the completion date of your home and/or if the home has been assessed, you may receive a tax bill for both the previous and current years.

How do I change my name on my property tax bill?

If you would like to change your name or mailing address on your tax bill or assessment notice, please forward the information to the City of Portage la Prairie. Please note, the actual registered name will not change until the title to the property is changed at the Portage la Prairie Land Titles Office (PLTO). Portage la Prairie Titles Office is located at: 25 Tupper St. N., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3K1 Phone: (204) 239-3306.

I recently purchased my home and never received a property tax bill. Am I responsible for the property taxes?

New property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes whether or not they received a notice. Any property owner who does not receive a tax statement should contact the City Tax Clerk by calling(204) 239-8308 or by emailing taxclerk@city-plap.com. Failure to receive a tax notice is not sufficient reason for late payment or non-payment; penalties will be applied.

I am paying for my property taxes through my mortgage. How do I know that my bank/mortgage company received notification of the amount owing?

If your property tax account shows a recorded interest amount from your bank/mortgage company, they received the amount owing in May.

I received a tax bill for a property I no longer own. What should I do?

If you no longer own the property, please forward the tax notice to the current property owner or advise the City of Portage la Prairie office at (204) 239-8308 or by e-mail at taxclerk@city-plap.com.