Saskatoon Property Assessment 2026: How to Appeal & Tax Info

If you live in Saskatoon, you likely just received (or are about to receive) an envelope from the City of Saskatoon. It’s the 2026 Property Assessment Notice, and with a projected 6.7% property tax increase recently passed by Saskatoon City Council, homeowners are paying closer attention than ever. Saskatoon's 2026 Property Taxes are not going to be pretty -still better than Regina though?

But before you panic about the "Assessed Value" number on that page, there are a few things you need to know about how Saskatoon handles property taxes—and why you only have until February 6, 2026, to do anything about it.

1. Assessment Value vs. Market Value

The most common mistake homeowners make is assuming their Assessed Value is what they could sell their house for today. It isn't.

In Saskatchewan, assessments are based on a "Base Date" of January 1, 2023. The City’s assessors look at what homes in your neighborhood were selling for three years ago. If your assessment looks lower than what you think your house is worth in today’s 2026 market, that is actually normal. However, if your assessment is higher than what similar homes were selling for in early 2023, you might have grounds for an appeal.

2. The "30-Day Window" is Shrinking

Saskatoon has a very strict 30-day "Review and Appeal" period. For 2026, that window runs from January 5 to February 6.

If you believe there is an error in your assessment—perhaps the square footage is wrong, the basement is listed as finished when it isn't, or the "quality" grade is too high—you must file your formal appeal by the February 6th deadline. After that, your tax share for the year is locked in.

3. Will Your Taxes Go Up?

A high assessment doesn't always mean a massive tax hike. Think of property tax like a pie:

• The City decides how much money it needs (the size of the pie).

• The Assessment decides how big your "slice" of that pie is relative to your neighbors.

Last year was a reassessment year where the average residential property value went up by 13%. If your home’s value increased by more than the average, your taxes likely went up. If it increased less than the average, your taxes may have actually stayed flat or gone down, even with the City's overall 6.7% budget increase.

4. How to Check Your Neighbours

Before filing an appeal (which comes with a fee), use the City of Saskatoon Property Assessment & Tax Tool. You can search any address in the city to see their assessment. If your neighbor has a nearly identical house but your assessment is $40,000 higher, it’s time to ask the City Assessor some questions. We personally had to do this last year and discovered the city had the "quality" grade higher than it should be. This lead to an approved reduced pre indpe

The Bottom Line

Don't ignore that property assessment notice from the City of Saskatoomn. Review it for accuracy now. If you’re unsure if your assessment reflects the reality of the 2023 base-date market, reach out. I can pull the actual 2022-2023 sales data for your specific street so you can compare "apples to apples" before you decide to file an appeal.

Questions about your 2026 assessment? Drop me a line or send me a DM—I’m happy to help you navigate the YXE tax maze!