Homeowners in Selkirk, Manitoba, will see a $1,600 Homeowner Affordability Tax Credit applied directly to their 2026 property tax bills. This provincial credit, which has increased from $1,500 in 2025, is designed to reduce the school portion of property taxes for individuals living in their principal residences.
The City of Selkirk will mail out 2026 property and business tax bills by the end of June. All taxes are due by July 31, 2026. Because online payments can take up to five business days to process, the city advises residents paying through online banking to complete their transactions by July 24, 2026, to ensure payments are received on time and to avoid late penalties.
For most residents, the credit process is automatic. Homeowners who have previously received the credit do not need to take any further action. However, new homeowners or those who do not see the credit reflected on their upcoming tax statement must submit a Principal Residence Declaration Form to the city. If the credit still does not appear after submission, they can claim it on their personal income tax return. The credit is calculated as the lesser of $1,600 or the total school taxes owed on the property.
This credit is administered as part of a provincial program, and the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office remains the primary point of contact for residents with specific questions regarding eligibility. Homeowners may reach the office at 1-800-782-0771.
The announcement of the 2026 tax details follows the recent budget, which limited the city’s tax increase to 2.99 per cent. City officials noted that this increase is lower than those seen in other Manitoba municipalities, such as Winnipeg and Brandon. Despite rising costs for non-discretionary services like policing, waste disposal, and Hydro—which now account for 70 per cent of city spending—the municipal residential tax rate has seen a long-term decline, dropping from $1,474 per $100,000 of portioned assessment in 2004 to $948.15 in 2026.
