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2026 Property Tax Policy

In March 2025, City Council directed Administration to seek community input prior to the development of a (property) tax policy that will help guide future decisions on how the property tax requirement is shared between residential and non-residential property owners. This direction included asking residents what principles and goals could guide the policy, as well as how the City can better explain tax policy to the public.

In response, the City is inviting residential and non-residential property owners, renters and other interested stakeholders to share their perspectives on the principles and factors City Council could consider when setting its future property tax policy.

Important note: The City’s overall budget process, expenditures, service priorities and any individual property assessments are not part of this engagement.

  • Background information is provided for helpful context and to support informed participation about tax policy at the City of Saskatoon.
  • Any examples are for illustration only. They are not intended to promote any specific tax policy direction.
  • Participants are encouraged to agree, disagree, or question the information presented.
  • The material we have included is not intended to lead participants to a particular conclusion.

Learn about the project

Click below to review background information about tax policy:

Helpful tax policy background information

Prefer a paper copy of the tax policy background information? Starting September 1, 2026, pick one up at the Customer Care desk in the City Hall lobby, or call 306-975-2476 to request a copy by mail.

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Information Sharing and Gathering
Information Sharing and Gathering
Phase 2: Online Survey
Online Survey
Phase 3: Review and Analysis of Information Collected from Engagement
Review and Analysis of Information Collected from Engagement
Phase 4: What We Learned Report to Council
What We Learned Report to Council
Phase 5: Development of Draft Property Tax Policy
Development of Draft Property Tax Policy
Phase 6: Final Report to City Council
Final Report to City Council

Information Sharing and Gathering

August 26, 2026 6:00 AM - September 30, 2026 5:59 AM

Residents and organizations are encouraged to review the tax policy materials here on this project page. Tax policy-related questions can be sent to engagement@saskatoon.ca

During Phase 1, City staff will conduct closed, invitation-only focus groups to discuss different components of property tax policy. The focus groups will:

  • explore participants’ perceptions and understanding of tax policy
  • encourage discussion about the principles that may inform City Council’s next property tax policy for 2029
  • identify themes, priorities and concerns raised by participants
  • listen to participants’ views align and where they differ