Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit

The Homeowners Affordability Credit (HAC) is a provincial credit that helps eligible Manitoba homeowners reduce the amount they pay on their annual property tax bill. The credit appears directly on your Town of Morris tax bill when you qualify.

Who Is Eligible?

• You own and occupy a home in Manitoba as your principal residence on the applicable date (usually January 1 of the tax year).
• Your name appears on the property’s tax roll/ownership records.
• You meet provincial rules for the credit (residency and other criteria set by the Province of Manitoba).

Note: Only one principal residence per household can receive the credit in a given year. If there are multiple owners, the household receives a single credit applied to the bill.

How the Credit Is Applied

• The HAC is normally applied automatically on your municipal property tax bill if the Province has your home recorded as your principal residence.
• If you recently purchased your home, changed your mailing address, or the property’s use changed, you may need to confirm details with the Province so the credit shows correctly.

What If It’s Missing From My Bill?

If your bill does not show the HAC and you believe you qualify:

1. Contact the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office to confirm eligibility and how to apply/correct your record.
2. Have your roll number, civic address, and possession date ready.
3. Once approved/updated by the Province, the Town can apply the credit via an adjusted bill if applicable.

Moving, Buying, or Selling

• New homeowners: If you took possession during the year, the HAC may not appear automatically in the first year—contact the Province to update your principal residence info.
• Selling: The credit does not transfer to the buyer. Prorations are handled between buyer/seller in the closing statement (check with your lawyer).
• Change of use (e.g., rental/suite): Notify the Province if the property is no longer your principal residence.

Other Related Programs

• Renter’s Tax Credit: For tenants (claimed on provincial income tax return).
• Senior & other provincial programs: Additional supports may be available depending on income, disability, or age.

Key Dates (update annually)

• Tax bills mailed: [Month Year]
• Tax due date: [Date]
• Deadline to update principal residence details for current-year HAC: [Date if provided by Province]

FAQs

Do I need to apply every year?
Usually no—once your principal residence is recorded, the credit continues automatically, unless your situation changes.

Why is the amount different from last year?
The Province may update program amounts, rules, or eligibility. Confirm details with the Tax Assistance Office.

Can a condo or mobile home qualify?
Yes, if it is your principal residence and otherwise meets provincial criteria.

Helpful Links

• Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
• Province of Manitoba — Programs & Credits
• Property Taxes & Assessment — Introduction
• Budget & Financial Reports

Contact

Town of Morris — Taxes & Assessment
Phone: 204-746-2531 • Email: info@townofmorris.ca
Office: #1-380 Stampede Grounds, Morris, MB R0G 1K0