Assessments

Property Assessment is the process of determining a property’s assessed value as of a specific date for property tax purposes. The assessment provides an estimate of the property’s value that reflects typical market conditions. These values are used for the distribution of property taxes among property owners. Assessments are completed by the SAMA (Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency) on behalf of the Town of Pilot Butte.

If you had obtained a building permit for a new home, garage, addition, renovation or demolition or if the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) had a callback notification in their files, or a change of ownership had occurred you may receive an Assessment Notice in spring. This notice will indicate what changes are being made to the assessed value of your home and provide information on how to appeal the assessment if it is incorrect.  As stated in The Municipalities Act, you have 30 days to appeal the assessment from when the assessment roll is open.
The Assessment Notice is not to be confused with a tax notice (which is mailed/emailed out in May).

Below are links to the SAMA website and for more information on Property Assessment

SAMA – Understanding Assessment

SAMAView – Assessment Online

How Property Assessment Works in Saskatchewan

If you believe there is a mistake in your assessment you may appeal your assessment within the 30 days from when the assessment roll is open. You are first required to contact SAMA to discuss the assessment with them. An appeal should be filed by completing the form on the back of your Assessment Notice and delivering it to the Pilot Butte Municipal Office – 222 Diamond Place with the $300 appeal fee. If your appeal is successful, you will be refunded the full $300 fee.

Visit the Saskatchewan.ca website to learn more or view the 2025 Assessment Appeals Guide For Citizens