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2022 Property Assessment Roll Opens; 30-Day Assessment Review & Appeal Period Begins
January 4, 2022 - 6:00am
Starting today, January 4, 2022, the 2022 Assessment Notices will be mailed to approximately 15,000 residential and commercial property owners. The City will mail an assessment notice only if there has been a change since January 1, 2021, to a property’s assessment, tax status or ownership. (Bylaw No. 8067, Assessment Notices Bylaw, 2002).
If you have questions about your property's assessment, tax class, or exemption status, please contact Assessment & Valuation at 306-975-3227. Most assessment-related questions can be resolved by speaking with an assessor, we’re here to help. Detailed assessment and tax information about your property can also be viewed by entering your property’s address into the Property Assessment & Tax Tool.
The City’s 2022 Assessment Roll, a listing of all property assessments in Saskatoon, will also open on January 4 for public inspection and will remain open until February 4, 2022. Due to COVID-19 protocol, public inspection will be by appointment only, please call 306-975-3227 to book an appointment or to speak with an assessor.
If you would like to file a formal appeal with the City’s Board of Revision regarding the valuation, classification or content of your property’s assessment, your Notice of Appeal and the accompanying fee must be received during the 30-Day Assessment Review and Appeal period January 4 to February 4, 2022.
A property owner does not need to receive an assessment notice in 2022 to file a formal assessment appeal. Property taxes are not included in the appeal process. Information on the appeal process and required fees are included with the 2022 Assessment Notices or download an appeal form at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
Mail or deliver your Assessment Appeal and your cheque/money order for the fee to:
The Secretary, Board of Revision
c/o City Clerk’s Office
222 3rd Ave North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0J5
In January 2022, property owners will also have the option to apply for and pay online for property assessment appeals. Information on this new process will be available at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
Assessment appeal hearings are public hearings. All documents filed for an assessment appeal are public records, subject to certain exceptions in The Cities Act or a confidentiality order made by the Board of Revision, and will be posted on the City of Saskatoon's website.
To learn more about the factors used to determine a residential property's assessed value, view the informative video Understanding Residential Property Assessment.
Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more assessment-related information including important dates and how to make a change to school tax support or call 306-975-3240 for more information on the Board of Revision's formal assessment appeal process.
Holiday Road Report - January 1-4, 2022
December 31, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Transmission line install)
Start: January 4, 10:30 a.m. End: January 4, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
2022 Civic Rates & Fees
December 30, 2021 - 4:00pm
- Spayed/Neutered: $19.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Non-Spayed/Neutered: $42.00 ($2.00 increase)
- Juvenile (under 1 year): $19.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Spayed/Neutered: $31.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Non-Spayed/Neutered: $62.00 ($2.00 increase)
- Juvenile (under 1 year): $31.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Service Dogs: Free (no change)
- In 2022, there are no increases to Landfill entry fees, tipping fees, specific disposal fees, or the discount for small loads.
- Visit Saskatoon Landfill for current rates and fees.
- The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150.00 for 2022.
- Curbside Residential Recycling Program fees per household will remain at $7.47 per month in 2022.
- Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program fees per household will remain at $3.86 per month in 2022.
- For 2022, the Green Cart Program remains an optional service for Saskatoon residents wanting to recycle their yard and food waste.
- If you subscribe to the Green Cart Program before May 1, your seasonal fee will remain $65/year; renewals/registrations paid after April 30 will remain $85/year.
- The mandatory Curbside Organics Program is scheduled to roll-out citywide in Spring 2023.
- There will be no changes effective January 1, 2022
- Water and wastewater rates will increase overall by 2.5%.
- The Storm Water Management Charge will increase to $8.90 ($1.125 increase) per one Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) per month.
- This charge has been moved to the Storm Water Management Charge and will not appear on the utility bill going forward.
- In 2022, pay parking rates and ticket fines will not change. Visit Public Pay Parking for current rates.
- Impound Lot fees will not change. Visit Vehicle Seizures for rate information.
- Parking permit fees will not change. Visit Parking Programs & Permits for rate information.
- Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $375.00
- Vehicle permit application fee: $50.00 for blanket annual & $30.00 for daily
- In 2022, all transit fares remain the same.
- Visit Saskatoon Transit for information on fares.
- Business License fees for most categories do not change in 2022. Visit Business Licenses for current rates.
- Application fees for cannabis-related businesses may change depending on Council approval at the December 20th Public Hearing. Visit saskatoon.ca/cannabis for current rates.
- There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2022 for both building and plumbing permits.
- For a full list of 2022 Building & Development Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/permitfees.
- For a full list of 2022 Plumbing Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/plumbingpermit.
The following fees and rates for City of Saskatoon services take effect January 1, 2022.
SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS
Animal Services – Pet Licenses
Cats:
Dogs:
Replacement Tags: $10.00 (no change). Enjoy the many benefits of licensing your pet.
Landfill
Compost Depots
Waste-Related Handling Services
Subscription Green Cart Program (Yard & Food Waste)
Saskatoon Light & Power
Water and Wastewater
Storm Water Management Charge
Flood Protection Program levy (Temporary)
MOVING AROUND
Parking Services
Special Permits (no fee changes for 2022)
Saskatoon Transit
Business & Development
Building and Plumbing Permits
PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS
There are no rate changes in 2022 for the following recreation facilities and services:
Leisure Centres
There are various rate and fee changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2022. Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2022 rates.
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2022, for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2022 admission rates and Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.
Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
30 Minutes: $87.00
45 Minutes: $114.50
60 Minutes: $131.00
Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
30 Minutes: $69.50
45 Minutes: $91.50
60 Minutes: $104.75
Gordon Howe Campground
Non-Services Site Rentals:
Tent (daily): $25.00
Overflow (daily): $22.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for more information.
Sport Fields
Per game (two hour) fee schedule (plus gst):
Class I Fields with lights: $126.00
Class I Fields without lights: $64.00
Class II Fields: $61.50
Class III Fields: $54.00
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields
Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2022. Visit sasaktoon.ca/golf for 2022 rates.
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
General Admission (single ticket) - $2.50
Play Pack (12 tickets) $25.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.
Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools. Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2022 rates.
Indoor Rinks
Rates are effective October 1, 2022.
Public Skating
Adults: $6.00
Youth: $4.00
Family: $12.00
Ice Rental
Prime-Time: $285
Non-Prime Time: $180
Summer Ice (May 1 to August 31): $180
Dry Arena Rental
Dry Hourly Rental Rate: $75
Dry Daily Rental Rate: $675
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information.
Visit saskatoon.ca to learn more about the civic services and programs Saskatoon residents value and rely on.
Daily Road Report - December 31, 2021
December 30, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Tree maintenance begins in Haultain, Montgomery Place and Parkridge neighbourhoods
December 30, 2021 - 1:30pm
Starting Tuesday, January 4, 2022, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Haultain, Montgomery Place and Parkridge as part of the City’s Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these three neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2022.
The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City’s tree inventory, as well as to eliminate hazards and provide clearances from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.
Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting work zones and obeying all road restrictions and signage.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.
Extended Cold Causes Delays for Saskatoon Transit
December 30, 2021 - 1:00pm
Saskatoon Transit runs every day, no matter the weather; however, the extended cold temperatures are causing shortages of buses and delays.
Cold temperatures can cause the ‘check engine’ light to turn on and cause condensation in the air system which may freeze valves leading to suspension issues or frozen brakes. In either situation, to ensure buses are safe to operate a mechanic must verify the condition of the bus or complete any repairs before it can return to the road.
Before leaving to catch the bus riders should check the for service alerts and the real-time bus information on the Transit app or Google Maps Transit on desktop. Riders are also encouraged to "favourite" the routes they take most often in the Transit app to receive push notifications about service disruptions.
At temperatures of -20C and below, buses do not kneel, however the ramp at the front can still be deployed. Riders should ask for it to be deployed should it be required.
Saskatoon Transit thanks riders for their patience and understanding as we work through this period of cold weather.
City Clerk’s Office to launch new online appeal application and payment services in January 2022
December 30, 2021 - 9:00am
- Property assessment appeals
- Development appeals
- License appeals
The City Clerk’s Office is committed to making it easier for citizens to do business with the City.
In January 2022, citizens will have new, convenient options to make applications to appeal and pay associated fees online for the following:
Property assessment appeals:
Any property owner wishing to appeal a property on the City of Saskatoon’s 2022 Assessment Roll must do so during the 30-Day Assessment Review and Appeal period January 4 - February 4, 2022. Visit saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals for more information or call 306-975-3227.
Access to information requests:
In January 2022, citizens will also be able to make an application and pay online for access to information under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). The options to pay by cheque/money order and to apply via paper application for all appeal types and when requesting access to information will continue to be available.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.
Bus service to Rush vs Seals
December 8, 2021 - 4:47am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
- 8:05 p.m.
GAME HAS BEEN CANCELED - no service
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals at SaskTel Centre on Friday, December 31, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with ridehail providers like riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Daily Road Report - December 30, 2021
December 29, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Ringing in the New Year with fireworks
December 29, 2021 - 9:00am
- 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 or snow 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.
The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31st, low-hazard fireworks can only be discharged on private property between the hours of dusk on New Year’s Eve and 12:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
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:
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve!
For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.