Property assessed value look up

The property tax system in place in Saskatchewan is based on the principle known as "ad valorem" - that is, property taxes are based on the value of property. The City Assessor is responsible for determining the value of the property in Saskatoon following applicable legislation and any rules determined by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA).

For 2009, the Assessment Branch completed a reassessment of all properties as required by Provincial Government Legislation. The reassessment for 2009 updated the assessment values to reflect June 30, 2006 values. This same provincial legislation requires a reassessment of all properties every four years. Therefore, the next reassessment is required to be completed and in place for January 2013.

Assessment reform and the placing of fair, accurate and equitable values on properties continues to be a primary focus of the City of Saskatoon Assessment Branch. The City of Saskatoon has been and continues to be one of the driving forces behind assessment reform in this province.

For 2009, Saskatchewan moved to a results based mass appraisal market value system. This applies for most properties in Saskatoon and the province.  This change for 2009 brought the assessment system in Saskatchewan in line with those used in every other province in Canada.

External Assessment Links

	International Associations of Assessing Officers (IAAO) - The IAAO is an educational and research association of individuals in the assessment profession and others with an interest in property taxation.
	Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) - SAMA is an independent agency with responsibility to the Province of Saskatchewan, local government (municipalities and school boards) and property owners, and is mandated to develop and maintain the province's assessment policies, standards and procedures.