Rural Municipality of North Qu’Appelle No. 187
2025 Tax Update Information Sheet
Message from Council
Council has updated the mill rates and tax tools for 2025 to ensure a fair and balanced approach to funding municipal services. Our municipality is unique in that we include rural and urban properties, the Organized Hamlet of Taylor Beach, and the Special Service Area of Jasmin on Echo—each requiring tailored taxation approaches.
This newsletter explains how your property taxes are calculated and outlines the key changes for 2025.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Municipal property taxes are based on the following components:
1. Mill Rate – A tax rate applied to each $1,000 of assessed property value.
2. Mill Rate Factors – Multipliers applied to the mill rate based on property class (agriculture, residential, commercial/industrial).
3. Minimum or Base Tax – A fixed amount ensuring all properties contribute a base level of tax.
4. Education Property Tax – Set annually by the Province of Saskatchewan.
2025 Mill Rates
| Area | Mill Rate |
| Rural Municipality | 6.25 mills |
| Special Service Area (Jasmin on Echo) | 4.5 mills |
| Organized Hamlet (Taylor Beach) | 1.9 mills |
Mill Rate Factors
Mill rate factors adjust the tax rate based on property classification.
Rural Municipality (excluding Taylor Beach & Jasmin on Echo):
| Property Class | Factor |
| Agriculture | 1.05 |
| Residential | 1.00 |
| Commercial/Industrial | 1.30 |
| Jasmin – Residential | 0.85 |
| Taylor Beach – Residential | 1.00 |
Minimum & Base Taxes
Minimum Tax – Ensures all properties pay a base amount, even with low assessed value.
| Area | Property Class | Minimum Tax |
| Rural Municipality | Residential Land | $650.00 |
| Jasmin on Echo | Residential Land | $500.00 |
Base Tax – Taylor Beach Only:
| Property Type | Base Tax |
| Residential Land | $100.00 |
| Residential Improvements | $150.00 |
| Residential (Land + Improvements) | $250.00 |
Education Mill Rates
| Property Class | Mill Rate |
| Agriculture | 1.07 |
| Residential | 4.27 |
| Commercial/Industrial (Other) | 6.37 |
| Commercial/Industrial (Resource) | 7.49 |
How Your Taxes Are Calculated
• Municipal Tax: Taxable Assessment × Mill Rate × Mill Rate Factor ÷ 1000 = Municipal Levy
• School Tax: Taxable Assessment × School Mill Rate ÷ 1000 = School Tax Levy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a mill rate?
A: It’s the amount of tax payable per $1,000 of a property’s assessed value.
Q: Why are Taylor Beach and Jasmin on Echo taxed differently?
A: These areas have different service levels and infrastructure needs, which require adjusted tax rates.
Q: Who sets the education property tax?
A: The Province of Saskatchewan sets education mill rates annually.
For more information, visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/municipal-administration/taxation-and-service-fees/municipal-property-tax-tools#ad-valorem-method-of-tax-calculation
2025 Budget Overview
Understanding Our 2025 Budget
This budget supports essential municipal services and infrastructure for the RM, including Taylor Beach and Jasmin on Echo.
- Total Revenue: $2,833,919
- Total Expenses: $2,616,937
- Projected Surplus: $216,981
The RM also has committed capital expenses for 2025 totaling $349,859, including:
- Final grader loan payment
- Purchase of a new asphalt pile
- Mower and sidearm equipment
- Wide Awake bridge repair
Although these are amortized for accounting purposes, the RM must still ensure sufficient cash is available to fund them.
Top 5 Budget Categories
| Category | Amount ($) | % of Total |
| Maintenance & Repairs | $1,128,057 | 43.11% |
| Administration/Government Services | $585,342 | 22.37% |
| Waste Management/Environmental Services | $244,830 | 9.36% |
| Protective/Fire Services | $65,569 | 2.51% |
| Transfer to Reserves | $493,490 | 18.86% |
| Other Expenses | $99,650 | 3.81% |
What This Means For You
· Maintenance & Repairs: Our largest expense category, covering roads, equipment, facilities, Public Works wages, and shop operations.
· Administration: Includes office operations, staff wages, bylaw enforcement, and Council governance.
· Waste Management: Supports clean and sustainable service delivery across the RM.
· Protective Services: Includes fire protection, police contracts, and community safety programs.
· Community Contributions: The RM also contributes to services like the Southeast Regional Library and Prairie Co-op Rexcentre.
Grant Funding
Grant funding reduces the burden on taxpayers. In 2025, the RM has secured the following conditional grants:
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – $70,000
For flood hazard mapping, zoning bylaw and OCP overhaul, and municipal software improvements. - Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) – $58,384
For zoning/OCP development and drainage projects.- Taylor Beach: $3,052
- Jasmin on Echo: $1,526
- Other Conditional Grants – $26,626
Includes Pest Control, Canada Summer Jobs, MAIP (Admin Intern), Treaty Land Entitlement, Grant-in-Lieu of Taxes, and Trans-Canada Trail.
In addition to conditional grants, the RM will receive $251,461 in unconditional revenue sharing from the province (includes Taylor Beach and Jasmin on Echo).
Other Revenue Sources
The RM has strengthened its Road Maintenance Agreement and Overweight Permit policies. All fees collected from these programs are transferred to reserves for future infrastructure projects.
New signage will be posted at RM entry points to notify haulers of permit requirements. These revenues will help fund major road upgrades not covered by grants. Most grant programs require municipal cost-sharing, and these reserves will ensure we can meet those obligations with minimal tax impact.
Final Thoughts on RM of North Qu’Appelle No. 187 2025 Budget
Municipal budgets are the foundation of local governance, guiding how resources are allocated to maintain infrastructure, deliver services, and support community growth. Every dollar collected through property taxes and other revenue sources is carefully planned to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals. Council strives to ensure that our budgeting process is transparent, fiscally responsible, and aligned with the priorities of residents across the RM, Taylor Beach, and Jasmin on Echo. By balancing operating costs, capital investments, and reserve planning, we work to provide reliable services today while preparing for a sustainable future.