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The City of Saskatoon issued 2025 Reassessment Notices to more than 100,000 property owners via mail earlier this week along with an informative guide.

The 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, is open for public inspection from January 27 to March 28, 2025. This timeframe also marks the 60-Day Customer Review Period in which property owners may formally appeal their property’s assessed value in 2025.

“As a result of the 2025 Reassessment, the average residential property’s assessed value in Saskatoon will increase by 13%,” Bryce Trew, City Assessor says. “Important to note, this does not mean your residential property tax will go up 13%. If your property’s assessed value changed more than 13% from 2024 to 2025, then your share of property tax will increase. If it increased less than 13%, your share of property tax will decrease.

 “We encourage property owners to review their property’s new 2025 assessed value and their property’s characteristics on our website by using the online Property Assessment and Tax Tool or if they prefer, to contact us if they’d like to review the information we have on file about their property. We are here to help property owners who would like to connect with us by email, phone or in-person by appointment,” Trew adds.

Highlights of the 2025 Assessment Roll:                         

• The total value of the 2025 Taxable Assessment Roll is 47.2 billion, compared to 43.1 billion in 2024 as a result of the 2025 reassessment.
  • Commercial Assessment accounts for 9 billion (approx. 3,400 properties)
  • Residential Assessment accounts for 34.2 billion (approx. 93,000 properties)

• The typical residential property assessed value in Saskatoon increased 13% and the typical non-residential (commercial) property assessed value decreased 2%. (In the last reassessment cycle, the residential tax class decreased 7% and the commercial tax class increased 8%.)

• • Note: If a property owner had an assessment value increase of 13%, this does not mean their property tax will increase 13%.

Key Findings from the 2025 Assessment Roll by Assessment Sub-Groups

• Residential Tax Classes: The average assessment value increase for this tax class, is 13%.
• Single-Family Residential value increased 13% (Median Assessment is 394,200)
• Residential Condominium value increased 5% (Median Assessment is 216,500) 
• Multi-Family value increased 24% (Median Assessment is 1,966,000)

Commercial Tax Classes: The average assessment value increase for this tax class, is –2%.

• Retail value decreased 10% (Median Assessment is 1,393,600)
• Office value decreased 17% (Median Assessment is 1,325,000)
• Industrial value increased 10% (Median Assessment is 1,502,550)
• Hotel value decreased 13% (Median Assessment is 8,549,600)

Helpful Online Resources for Property Owners

Property Assessment & Tax Tool: Review the characteristics the City has on file about your property, check other assessments in your area, review market area sales, historical tax information and more.

Revenue Neutral 2025 Property Tax Estimator: Preview an estimate of the change in your 2025 property tax as a result of the 2025 Reassessment. The estimate shown is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or yet to be approved tax policy decisions to be set by City Council and the Province in March and April. Property owners will receive their 2025 Property Tax notice by mail in May 2025.

Questions? We’re here to help.

Email: assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca

Mail: City of Saskatoon, Assessment & Valuation 222 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

Phone: Call 306-975-3227 for questions or to book an in-person appointment Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more information including helpful videos and guides.
 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 8TH AVE N
(Tree maintenance)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED EAST OF RAILWAY TRACKS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO ACADIA DR
(Sanitary sewer flushing)
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 3:00 p.m.

6TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 29, 1:00 p.m. End: January 29, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Repairs to the sanitary sewer line damaged during a fire last week under the University Bridge are complete and the bridge has been fully reopened to traffic.

The damaged section of the sanitary sewer main has been successfully repaired. Wastewater flow has been reintroduced to the repaired pipe without issue. The bypass piping installed on the north pedestrian walkway was removed today and all traffic restrictions have been lifted. The walkway on the north side of the University Bridge and the walkway under the far west end of the bridge have been reopened.

The Meewasin Trail underneath the west side of the bridge remains open but the Meewasin Trail underneath the east side of the bridge and trails further down the bank are closed for additional work to take place this spring. Once the snow and ice have melted, the area will be treated to eliminate surface bacteria. The site will then undergo a thorough environmental reassessment by the Ministry of Environment, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Water Security Agency and the City of Saskatoon.

Repairs to the sanitary sewer line damaged during a fire last week under the University Bridge are nearing completion; however, traffic restrictions remain in place.

The damaged section of the sanitary sewer main has been successfully repaired. Wastewater flow has been reintroduced to the repaired pipe without issue. The bypass piping currently installed on the north pedestrian walkway of the bridge will stay in place as a precaution for the first 24 hours of operation.

Additional lane closures will be required on University Bridge to facilitate the removal of bypass piping. On Tuesday, January 28, beginning at 9:00 a.m. both westbound lanes of the University Bridge will be temporarily closed to allow for the removal of the bypass piping on the walkway. One lane of traffic in each direction will be open until the work is completed. It’s expected it will take crews until approximately 5:00 p.m. to remove the temporary lines, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The walkway on the north side of the University Bridge is closed, but the south walkway is open. For safety, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to stay on the south walkway and off the bridge deck. The Meewasin Trail underneath the east side of the bridge and the walkway under the far west end of the bridge are closed. The Meewasin Trail on the west side of the bridge remains open.

Saskatoon Transit is affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

Sewer line maintenance will begin Tuesday, January 28 at WJL Harvey North Park in Silverwood Heights. Residents should note that park access may be restricted and are asked to observe posted signage. We anticipate that the work will be completed before the weekend.

This work may temporarily result in some noticeable odours in surrounding areas, depending on wind direction and speed. Additionally, the work will have no impact on air quality and will not pose health risks to residents.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

4TH AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Career fair)
Start: January 28, 8:00 a.m. End: January 28, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. While celebrating the Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Snake, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property from dusk on Chinese New Year's Eve, Tuesday, January 28, until 12:15 a.m. on Chinese New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 29. 

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. 

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada. 

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:  

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.   
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.   
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.    
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type. 
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.   
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.   
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.   
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.   
• Always light the fuse at its tip.   
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.   
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.    
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.   

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks. 

Property owners, starting January 27, you’re encouraged to check the mail for your 2025 Assessment Notice. This notice will detail your property’s new reassessed value for 2025, which will be used as the starting point to determine your property tax for the next four years.

The 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, will be available for public inspection from January 27 to March 28, 2025.

Follow These Key Steps:

1. Watch your mailbox: Open the 2025 Assessment envelope – it contains time-sensitive information on important dates. Review your 2025 Assessment Notice to see your property’s previous and new assessed value.
2. Check the details: Use our online Property Assessment & Tax Tool to verify the property information the City has on file.  Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool
3. Compare with neighbours: Check your property’s assessment as it compares with others in your neighbourhood. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool
4. Preview your 2025 property tax: Use our Online Tax Estimator to preview an estimate* of your 2025 property tax.  Visit saskatoon.ca/taxestimator
5. Ask questions: Contact our Assessment Office if you need clarification or have questions about your tax class or the information we have on file on your property.
6. File an appeal before the deadline: If you still disagree with your 2025 reassessed property value after speaking with an assessor, submit your formal appeal with applicable fees to the Board of Revision by March 28, 2025. An appeal form is included with your 2025 Assessment Notice or can be downloaded from saskatoon.ca/assessment.

*Please note: Your 2025 property tax estimate is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or tax policy decisions to be approved by City Council and the Province in March and April.

Property owners, your final 2025 property tax amount will be mailed to you in May.

As determined by the province, all municipalities must conduct a reassessment of all property types every four years. The assessment process plays an important role in ensuring a fair and efficient property tax system.

Why properties receive a new assessed value:

• Property values change over time. Reassessment recalculates your property’s assessment to reflect a more updated market value. In this case, the value date is being updated from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2023.
• Property assessment values help determine an equitable distribution of the property tax load; owners of similar properties pay similar property tax and contribute appropriately.

For more information, including informative videos and helpful guides to the 2025 Reassessment, visit saskatoon.ca/assessment.

Questions? Please email assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca, or call 306-975-3227 to speak with a City Assessor or make an in-person appointment. We're here to help.

The City of Saskatoon is making significant progress on snow removal from priority streets. Snow piles and windrows have been removed from approximately 70 per cent of all priority streets. It is anticipated that snow removal on all priority streets will be completed by mid-February, barring any significant equipment breakdowns or unforeseeable circumstances, and weather permitting 

If another snow event occurs, crews will implement the City’s regular snow response, which includes clearing all priority streets before resuming snow removal. This may result in delays to the expected completion timeline. 

When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, please give operators plenty of space to work safely. 

For more detailed information about winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay informed with the Snow & Ice Report for current conditions.