Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit

The Government of Manitoba has introduced the new Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC), a provincial program to help homeowners with their property taxes. The RM of Reynolds is here to help you understand how this change may affect you.

What You Need to Know

The HATC replaces the previous School Tax Rebate and Education Property Tax Credit for residential properties. This credit, of up to $1,600 for 2026, applies to the education portion of your property taxes for your principal residence. Both the HATC and the Manitoba School Tax Rebate will be applied directly to your municipal property tax statement, so there will be no more rebate cheques mailed out.

Where’s My Manitoba Tax Credit?

 

If you’ve been looking for your HATC on your tax bill and don’t see it, don’t worry , you may still be eligible! Please consider three questions:

  • Are there multiple dwellings on your property? (For example, a duplex or a guest house). If so, you will need to claim the credit on your income tax return.

  • Are you (or your spouse) already receiving the HATC on another property in any municipality? The HATC applies only to your primary residence.

If you answered “No” to all of these questions, or you’re simply unsure, you may need to complete a Principal Residence Self-Declaration Form.  By using the Self-Declaration Form, the municipality submits on your behalf for future years.

If you have not received the HATC for 2026 on your tax bill and you are eligible for the HATC, you may need to apply for it on your income tax return.

Please see the Province of Manitoba website for more information – Frequently Asked Questions – Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit

Principal Residence Self-Declaration Form

As the HATC follows similar rules to the previous Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC), which also required self-declaration of principal residence, the declarations filed for the EPTC program have been carried forward and used for the HATC.

Principal Residence Self-Declaration Form

If you need to apply for the credit, you can print and complete the Principal Residence Self-Declaration Form. Please return it to our office before September 30. We will process your application within 7 business days if you qualify.

Or, for a more personal touch, you can always call or stop by our office during business hours. We’re happy to help you navigate this process!

Please note:

  • Once adjustments are made, we cannot reprint a new tax statement. If you require anything for your records, please let our office know.

  • This is a provincial tax credit, and as a municipality, we are also learning this new process. We appreciate your understanding.

  • For more information, please refer to the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit page on the Province of Manitoba website.