Assessement & Taxation
Property Assessments
Every four years, the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) completes a revaluation of all properties. In the 2025 reassessment, the overall property assessment for the Town of Eston increased by 13.3%.
Each spring, property owners receive an Assessment Notice. This notice outlines the classification, exemption status, and assessed value of your property, based on SAMA's data.
You can view your property’s assessment details at any time using SAMAView.
If you disagree with the assessment—such as the classification, exemption, or valuation—you have the right to appeal. Appeals must be submitted before the assessment roll closes.
For full details on how to file an appeal, please visit SAMA's Assessment Appeals page.
Property Taxes
Property tax notices are typically mailed out in May each year. This notice outlines the amount of taxes you owe, which is based on your property's assessment and the mill rates set by both the Town of Eston and the Ministry of Education.
Your notice will include a breakdown of taxes for each property you own and show how the funds are allocated between the Town of Eston and the local school division.
Please note: You cannot appeal your Tax Notice. Appeals can only be made on the property assessment, not the tax amount.
Taxes are due by December 31 each year. Late payments are subject to interest penalties.
Early Payment Discount: If your taxes are paid by June 30, you will receive a 2% discount.
Understanding Property Tax Tools
The Town of Eston uses a combination of taxation tools to determine property taxes:
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Base Tax: A flat fee applied to all properties (land) regardless of value. This helps fund essential municipal services.
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Minimum Tax: This applies when the assessed improvement (building) value is below a certain threshold:
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Residential: $69,166 or less
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Commercial: $39,500 or less
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Mill Rate: Applied to properties with assessed improvement values above the minimum thresholds.
Example calculation:Taxable Assessment × Mill Rate ÷ 1000 = Property Tax
| Tax Tools | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Residential Base Tax (land) | $1240 | $1300 | $1390 |
| Commercial Base Tax (land) | $1240 | $1300 | $1390 |
| Ag. Base Tax (land) | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Minimum Tax (improvements) | $645 | $645 | $645 |
| Mill Rate (land & improvements) | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.6 |
The school mill rate decreased in 2025 for all property classes.
| Property Class | 2024 | 2025 |
| Residental | 1.42 | 1.07 |
| Commercial | 4.54 | 4.27 |
| Agricultral | 6.86 | 6.37 |
If you’re unsure which category your property falls into, please contact the Town Office — we’re happy to help explain your tax notice.