WINNIPEG – Some Manitoba homeowners have not received a promised $1,500 credit on their property tax bills, and that has led to sticker shock.
Finance Minister Adrien Sala says there was a problem with some homeowners not registering their properties as a principal residence, which is a condition to get the credit.
He says the province is working with municipalities on a solution to get the problem fixed so people can get their money soon.
The Opposition Progressive Conservatives say the NDP government has already hurt many homeowners by increasing taxes, and the missing credits will cause further strain.
The government changed its education property tax system this year, removing a former 50 per cent rebate and replacing it with a fixed-value $1,500 credit.
Winnipeg homeowner Dave Routhier says he didn’t get the credit, his bill is up $1,300 and all he’s been told so far is he can claim the credit on his income taxes next spring.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2025.
