The City of Steinbach would like to remind property owners that Tuesday, September 30, 2014, is the due date to pay their annual realty tax bills.
Tax bills issued this year total nearly $25 million, of which approximately 45 percent ($11.25 million) represents the municipal portion. The City’s portion of the realty taxes funds a variety of Steinbach projects, such as the asphalt resurfacing of Chaddington Bay and South Park Drive, the new curling facility, Third Street and Kroeker Avenue wastewater sewer, watermain, and road reconstruction, and sidewalk construction along McKenzie Avenue and Lund Drive. It also funds municipal programs, including the City’s summer beautification program, street maintenance and snow clearing functions. The remaining 55 percent of the annual tax levy is forwarded to the Province of Manitoba and the Hanover School Division to fund various school system projects and programs.
Annual revenues from taxation grew significantly from last year due to continued substantial property development in Steinbach, said Brian Hrehirchuk, Director of Finance for the City. However, Steinbach taxpayers consistently experience one of the lowest municipal tax rates compared to other urban centres in Manitoba.
Tax payments may be made in person or sent by mail to 225 Reimer Avenue, Steinbach, MB R5G 2J1. Property owners are encouraged to issue postdated cheques and drop them off prior to September 30th.
