Property Tax Due Date Change

The property tax due date is being moved earlier in the year to better align with the Municipality’s budgeting, financial planning, and service delivery timelines. This change supports improved cash flow management, strengthens long‑term financial planning, and helps ensure the timely and reliable delivery of municipal services.

The new due date will take effect in June 2027.

Yes, the new due date will apply to all taxable properties within the RM.

Yes. Beginning in 2027, the property tax due date will be set as the last business day of June, and the due date will remain as the last business day in June each year going forward.

The main change is that your property tax payment will be due earlier in the year. Residents may wish to adjust their budgeting or payment planning accordingly.

June aligns more closely with the municipal fiscal cycle and allows the RM to better manage cash flow and plan services throughout the year.

The RM recognizes this adjustment may require planning changes. Advance notice is being provided to give residents time to prepare for the new schedule. Please be aware that penalties for missed payments will continue to apply, which is why residents are encouraged to plan ahead to accommodate the new schedule.

Yes. The 2026 property taxes will still be due on the last business day of September 2026 (September 29, 2026).

You can expect to receive your 2027 property tax bill by April 2027.

Any unpaid balance after the due date will be subject to penalties at 1.25% monthly until paid in full, in accordance with the Fees & Charges By-Law.

No. There will be no special accommodations during the transition year.

Yes, you can make payments towards your property taxes at any time prior to the due date, and it will be credited towards your tax account.

Yes, all existing payment methods will remain available. Payments can be made via the following methods:

To pay through your online banking, search and add the RM of West St. Paul Tax account as a payee. Enter your roll number (without the decimal) as the account number. If your financial institution requires more digits than your roll number contains, you may add zeroes at the end of the number until it accepts. Note: online payments usually take a few business days.

Each financial institution may have a slightly different name for our tax payee, see the list below for the payee names we have been notified of:

Yes. The TIPPS program will continue to be available, allowing residents to pay their property taxes in installments. Beginning in January 2027, the TIPPS program will run from January through December each year. Residents enrolled in the program will continue to make regular installment payments over the full calendar year.

Yes, you should inform your provider of the upcoming change to ensure your payments are aligned.

Your lender will determine if any adjustments are required based on the new payment timeline.