Manitoba property tax relief programs
2 provincial programs and 2 municipal programs in the 2 Manitoba municipalities we cover. Each program decides its own eligibility; follow the official links.
Provincial programs
Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC)
A Manitoba credit against the school taxes on a homeowner's principal residence. For 2026 it is the lesser of $1,600 and the gross school taxes on the principal residence. It can be applied as an advance on the municipal property tax statement or claimed on the income tax return.
Seniors' School Tax Rebate
An income-tested Manitoba rebate of up to $235 on the school taxes of a principal residence owned by a senior household aged 65 or older. It is claimed on Form MB479 with the personal income tax return.
Municipal programs
Tax Prepayment Discount (By-law No. 7261)Brandon
Discount on real property taxes prepaid from January to May: 1.00% in January, 0.85% in February, 0.65% in March, 0.50% in April, 0.25% in May.
Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (applied on the City tax bill)Brandon
Provincial credit of up to $1,600 against school taxes on a principal residence in 2026. To have it applied on the tax notice, apply to the City in person or with the online Account Change Form; 2026 applications were due April 15, 2026. Otherwise it can be claimed on the income tax return. Farm properties receive a 50% school tax rebate automatically.