Some people near Winnipeg's core are facing huge increases in property tax bills, while others in the city are enjoying savings.
Joe Medeiros lives in the West End and said his property tax bill increased by 26 per cent from last year.
It's the largest spike he's seen in 35 years and now he's wondering why.
"The back lanes are terrible. I wish I lived in a rich area," said Medeiros.
Ken Wong, meanwhile, lives in Linden Woods and recently received his property tax bill.
His bill went down this year.
"I'm happy it's less," said Wong.
The change in property tax rates reflects changes in property value assessments made since 2003, said city officials.
"It's based on an assessment as if you sold your property on April 1, 2008, so you can see there's about a five-year swing and as you can imagine, different types of properties (change) over a five-year time," said Nelson Karpa, a city tax assessor.
Joe Medeiros said that while it's positive his house is worth more, it's not helping pay the money he owes on his tax bill.
Medeiros retired about two years ago and said the tax hike means he's out an extra $250 for the year.
Homeowners who disagree with the assessed value of their residence can appeal it in June at the City of Winnipeg's Board of Revision.
- with a report from CTV's Laura Lowe
