Manitoba Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit
Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit
If you own your home and pay property taxes, you could be eligible to save up to $1,500.00 for the 2025 tax year with the Manitoba government’s Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC). The credit helps to cover the school taxes you pay, and is provided either directly on your municipal property tax statement or through your income tax return.
This credit replaces the previous EPTCA and School Tax Rebates. To be eligible for the HATC for 2025, you must be living in the home as of January 1, 2025 and it must be your principal residence. Secondary properties are not eligible for this credit.
If you did not receive the Homeowner’s Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) credit on your 2025 tax bill, and you meet the eligibility criteria, you may apply for the credit by November 15, 2025 by filling out the application form. Alternatively, you may claim the HATC through your income tax return. Seniors may be eligible for additional savings.
Renters:
If you rent your home, you may qualify to receive up to $575 a year for those who rent their principal residence under the Renters Affordability Tax Credit. Click here to learn more.
Seniors School Tax Rebate
Senior households who are eligible can receive an additional rebate of up to $235 minus 1.0% of family net income over $40,000. This credit is claimed on the Manitoba Income Tax Form MB479 – Manitoba Credits.
Manitoba seniors who live in their own homes may be eligible for the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate. Click here to learn more.
Farmland School Tax Rebate
The Farmland School Tax Rebate (FSTR) was implemented in 2004 to support the rural economy by providing Manitoba farmland owners with school tax relief.
The current FSTR rebate percentage is up to 40 per cent of school tax to a maximum of $2,500 between related parties. Landowners are required to submit an annual application to Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). If you received a rebate in 2023, a pre-populated application form will be supplied to you in 2024. Click here to learn more.
For any questions about eligibility or applying for the HATC, contact the Municipal Office at 204-338-0306 ext. 2. For questions about the HATC program, please contact the Provincial Tax Assistance Office at tao@gov.mb.ca.
If you own your home and pay property taxes, you could be eligible to save up to $1,500.00 for the 2025 tax year with the Manitoba government’s Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC). The credit helps to cover the school taxes you pay, and is provided either directly on your municipal property tax statement or through your income tax return.
This credit replaces the previous EPTCA and School Tax Rebates. To be eligible for the HATC for 2025, you must be living in the home as of January 1, 2025 and it must be your principal residence. Secondary properties are not eligible for this credit.
If you did not receive the Homeowner’s Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) credit on your 2025 tax bill, and you meet the eligibility criteria, you may apply for the credit by November 15, 2025 by filling out the application form. Alternatively, you may claim the HATC through your income tax return. Seniors may be eligible for additional savings.
Renters:
If you rent your home, you may qualify to receive up to $575 a year for those who rent their principal residence under the Renters Affordability Tax Credit. Click here to learn more.
Seniors School Tax Rebate
Senior households who are eligible can receive an additional rebate of up to $235 minus 1.0% of family net income over $40,000. This credit is claimed on the Manitoba Income Tax Form MB479 – Manitoba Credits.
Manitoba seniors who live in their own homes may be eligible for the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate. Click here to learn more.
Farmland School Tax Rebate
The Farmland School Tax Rebate (FSTR) was implemented in 2004 to support the rural economy by providing Manitoba farmland owners with school tax relief.
The current FSTR rebate percentage is up to 40 per cent of school tax to a maximum of $2,500 between related parties. Landowners are required to submit an annual application to Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). If you received a rebate in 2023, a pre-populated application form will be supplied to you in 2024. Click here to learn more.
For any questions about eligibility or applying for the HATC, contact the Municipal Office at 204-338-0306 ext. 2. For questions about the HATC program, please contact the Provincial Tax Assistance Office at tao@gov.mb.ca.