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1. When are taxes due?

Payment of current taxes is due and required to be received at the RM office no later than the close of business on the 31st of December in the calendar year in which they were imposed.

In any year that December 31st is a non-working date, payment of current taxes is due and required to be made at the RM office no later than the close of the last business day of December.

2. Can I appeal my taxes?

No. Provincial legislation allows for an appeal against the assessment of a property, but it does not provide for an appeal against the taxes, or mill rate of a municipality.

3. Why do I pay school taxes when I don’t have children or I am a senior?

All property owners, whether they have children attending school or not, are required by Provincial law to pay school taxes.

4. Is there a discount for paying taxes early?

The discount for paying property taxes early has been discontinued. There will be no discount for paying early. While receiving the budget Council moved to eliminate any early payment incentives, in line with the School divisions.

5. When can I expect my tax notice?

The tax notices are mailed typically in the last week of July each year for the calendar year.

6. Where do my tax dollars go?

Budget Highlights for 2015 include:

• Capital Budget includes the construction of a new public works shop at a cost of $1.8 million


• Hard Surface Road Projects will increase to a net cost of $1,494,470


• Purchase of three new graders at a cost of $605,000 to replace aging fleet


• Contribution of $400,000 for the purchase of new fire trucks to be used in the RM of Corman Park and surrounding area


• Gravel supply was increased for roads by $732,668


• Roadside mowing program has been increased to improve road safety within the RM of Corman Park


• A new grader zone has been added within the RM of Corman Park to increase the level of service provided to ratepayers

7. When do I appeal?

Each municipality prepares annually an assessment roll and provides notice of its completion in a local paper. Within thirty days of the assessment roll being advertised you must give your completed notice of appeal, along with an appeal application fee of $75.00 to the RM office. After the 30 day period expires, appeal applications will no longer be accepted by the RM office.

8. Can I appeal my assessment on the fact that I feel my taxes are too high?

No. Provincial legislation outlines what are considered valid grounds of appeal, and taxes are not a valid ground to appeal.