Property Assessment Appeals

Property assessment is the process of determining a fair value for your property. If you feel there is an error in your property assessment, contact the Assessment division to discuss your concerns. Most assessment related questions can be resolved by speaking with an assessor, with no formal appeal process required.

If, after speaking with an assessor, you still disagree with your property's assessment, you may file a formal appeal with the Prince Albert Board of Revision. Your notice of appeal form must have a statement providing the details of your discussion with a City assessor. If the discussion does not take place, you must state why it did not happen.

Changes to your property assessment will only be considered if your inquiry or appeal is received within the 60-day review period from the mailing date on your assessment notice mailed out annually.

2021 Notice of mailing of assessment notices

How do I appeal?

You must file a notice of appeal form and fee at City Hall. Make sure to complete all parts of the form and use an attachment if needed.

Mail or deliver your appeal form and payment before the deadline to the:

Secretary of the Board of Revision

City Clerk's Office
City of Prince Albert
1084 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7P3

Appeal fees and details

There is a fee of $30.00 per $200,000 of Assessment Value to a maximum of $1,000,000 Assessment Value. There is a fee of $750.00 for an Assessment Value greater than $1,000,000.

Payments can be made by cash, cheque or money order.

You must provide as many details as possible including all facts and evidence that an error has been made regarding:

Property Valuation
Property Classification
Exemption
Preparation or content of the Assessment Roll
Preparation or content of your Notice of Assessment

Please note

A reason such as “my property assessment is too high” is not sufficient grounds for an appeal. It is your responsibility to make a case to the Board of Revision that an error exists in the assessment value.

Filing a property assessment appeal does not release you from the obligation to pay taxes on time or to pay any incurred late payment penalties. Any successful appeal will result in an adjustment to your tax account. In Saskatchewan, any property assessment appeal cannot be about taxation as taxes cannot be appealed.

Withdrawing your appeal

To withdraw your appeal, you must notify the Secretary of the Board of Revision in writing before your hearing date. If you withdraw 15 days or more before your hearing, your appeal fee will be refunded.

What is a Board of Revision?

The Board of Revision is required under Section 192 of The Cities Act. The members of the Board are appointed by City Council to hear and determine assessment appeals. The City's Board consists of 3 to 5 members of the general public, as well as a Secretary from the City Clerk's Office.

Learn more about the local Board of Revision process.

Are you a TAX agent or Representative?

Tax agents/representatives who wants information about a property (as representing the owner/s), are required to fill out a Letter of Authorization to allow the City of Prince Albert to release information about the property.

Letter of Authorization Form