Property assessment
Here is the property assessement role for the Town of Barkmere in effect for fiscal years 2025-2026-2027
Questions & Answers
What is a property assessment roll?
The property assessment roll is an inventory of all immovables located on the territory of a municipality. It indicates the value of each property on the basis of its real or market value. Its main purpose is to indicate the value of these immovables for municipal and school taxation purposes.
What is the market value of a property, and how is it determined?
Market value is the probable selling price of a property on a given date. In general, we determine the value of residential properties based on the selling price of similar properties. Income-generating properties are normally valued on the basis of their potential net rental income.
What is the purpose of the assessment roll?
The assessment roll is the basic tool used to calculate municipal and school taxes. Its purpose is to ensure that taxpayers' financial contribution is as fair and equitable as possible, based on the costs associated with the services offered.
When does the assessor prepare the assessment roll?
Under Quebec's Municipal Taxation Act, the assessment roll must be prepared every three years. The values entered on the roll take into account real estate market conditions on July 1 of the year preceding the roll's submission. Unless there are changes to the property, these data are valid for the duration of the triennial roll.
Why do two seemingly similar properties have different assessments?
Two similar properties may have different values for reasons that are not necessarily apparent. The size of the lot, interior layouts, additions, renovations or materials used are all factors that can vary the value of a property, as well as the area in which it is located within a municipality.
Does an increase in assessment automatically mean an increase in taxes?
Not necessarily. However, if the percentage increase in a property's value is greater than the average increase in the value of properties in the same category, there is likely to be a tax increase. Conversely, if the percentage increase is less than the average increase, there could be a decrease in taxes. The variation in the tax rate reflects the budgetary choices made by a municipal council based on the cost of services and the needs of a population.
Questions & Answers
What is a property assessment roll?
The property assessment roll is an inventory of all immovables located on the territory of a municipality. It indicates the value of each property on the basis of its real or market value. Its main purpose is to indicate the value of these immovables for municipal and school taxation purposes.
What is the market value of a property, and how is it determined?
Market value is the probable selling price of a property on a given date. In general, we determine the value of residential properties based on the selling price of similar properties. Income-generating properties are normally valued on the basis of their potential net rental income.
What is the purpose of the assessment roll?
The assessment roll is the basic tool used to calculate municipal and school taxes. Its purpose is to ensure that taxpayers' financial contribution is as fair and equitable as possible, based on the costs associated with the services offered.
When does the assessor prepare the assessment roll?
Under Quebec's Municipal Taxation Act, the assessment roll must be prepared every three years. The values entered on the roll take into account real estate market conditions on July 1 of the year preceding the roll's submission. Unless there are changes to the property, these data are valid for the duration of the triennial roll.
Why do two seemingly similar properties have different assessments?
Two similar properties may have different values for reasons that are not necessarily apparent. The size of the lot, interior layouts, additions, renovations or materials used are all factors that can vary the value of a property, as well as the area in which it is located within a municipality.
Does an increase in assessment automatically mean an increase in taxes?
Not necessarily. However, if the percentage increase in a property's value is greater than the average increase in the value of properties in the same category, there is likely to be a tax increase. Conversely, if the percentage increase is less than the average increase, there could be a decrease in taxes. The variation in the tax rate reflects the budgetary choices made by a municipal council based on the cost of services and the needs of a population.
Request for review of property assessment
The request for review must be made before May 1 following the coming into force of the new assessment roll.
The signed and complete request must be hand-delivered to Barkmere Town Hall or sent by registered mail, along with full payment of fees (cheque payable to MRC des Laurentides).
Town of Barkmere
199 chemin de Barkmere
Barkmere (QC) J0T 1A0
Please click on this link to request a review by the MRC des Laurentides.
Contact the MRC des Laurentides
evaluation@mrclaurentides.qc.ca
819 425-5555, ext. 1023
819 326-0666, ext. 1023
The signed and complete request must be hand-delivered to Barkmere Town Hall or sent by registered mail, along with full payment of fees (cheque payable to MRC des Laurentides).
Town of Barkmere
199 chemin de Barkmere
Barkmere (QC) J0T 1A0
Please click on this link to request a review by the MRC des Laurentides.
Contact the MRC des Laurentides
evaluation@mrclaurentides.qc.ca
819 425-5555, ext. 1023
819 326-0666, ext. 1023
Cost
| Roll value | Cost |
|---|---|
| Inferior or equal to 500 000 $ | 83,70 $ |
| Superior to 500 000 $ and inferior or equal to 2 000 000 $ | 334,70 $ |
| Superior to 2 000 000$ and inferior or equal to 5 000 000 $ | 557,80 $ |
| Superior to 5 000 000 $ | 1 115,75 $ |
Municipal contracts
In 2010, The Government of Quebec has adopted the projects of law 76 and 102 to rule the obligations of the municipalities in terms of contract Management Policy. One of these obligations is, starting April 1st 2011, to publish on the website of the SEAO (Système Électronique d'Appel d'Offres), the list of contracts that the Town has awarded superior to $25,000 and to ensure a weblink on the website of the town. Click on this link and enter the name Ville de Barkmere in organisation to access the list.LISTING OF CONTRACTS FOR MORE THAN $2,000 WITH THE SAME CONTRACTING PARTY EXCEEDING $25,000
Article 474.1 of The Cities and Towns Act (CTA) has been modified and the Town of Barkmere must publish according to article 477.6 a listing of contracts involving an expenditure exceeding $2,000 entered into in the last full fiscal year preceding that date with the same contracting party if those contracts involve a total expenditure exceeding $25,000.
The list will be available shortly.
Financial report ending 2023/12/31
Here is the Summary of the financial report 2023 (Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2022/12/31
Here is the Summary of the financial report 2022 (Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2021/12/31
Here is the 2021 Summary of the financial report
(Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2020/12/31
Here is the 2020 Summary of the financial report
(Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2019/12/31
Here is the 2019 Summary of the financial report
(Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2018/12/31
Here is the 2018 Summary of the financial report
(Available only in French)
Financial report ending 2017/12/31
Here is the 2017 Summary of the financial report
(Available only in French)
2024 Budget
Here is the 2024 Budget
2023 Budget
Here is the 2023 Budget
2022 Budget
Here is the 2022 Budget
2021 Budget
Here is the 2021 Budget
2020 Budget
Here is the 2020 Budget
2019 Budget
Here is the Budget 2019
2018 Budget
Here is the Budget 2019
Pay your taxes by Internet
For information on how to pay your taxes by internet, click on this link and go to page 2 for more information.
Your Taxes
Like all other municipalities in Canada, the Town of Barkmere relies primarily on property taxes to finance its activities, employee salaries, etc. Barkmere's general tax rate is one of the lowest in Quebec. Barkmere's general tax rate is one of the lowest in Quebec. And apart from two specific taxes for the maintenance of Duncan Road and Chemin des Jésuites, billed only to properties adjacent to these roads, the general tax rate is inclusive: there are no taxes for garbage, police, water, etc.
The Town authorizes the payment of taxes in three installments, if the total amount of taxes payable exceeds $300.00. These installments are due on March 1, May 1 and July 1. In September, if the total amount of taxes is not paid, the city imposes a penalty to offset the collection costs associated with these amounts.
It is very important that every taxpayer pays their taxes and other bills in full and on time. If this were not the case, other taxpayers would have to pay the additional costs incurred by the city (interest, borrowing costs, etc.). To avoid this inequitable situation, the city's tax by-law includes a provision for interest charges. A penalty is added to the amount of overdue taxes. The amount of this penalty is 0.5% of the outstanding principal per full month of delay, up to a total of 5% per year. This penalty is calculated at the end of each month on the unpaid balance. Interest is therefore compounded, since it is applied on the interest of the preceding months. Interest is charged on any amount due, which may include transfer duties, dock rents, etc.
Your tax bill shows the amount of arrears, interest and penalties on your account as at December 31. These amounts are included in the March 1 installment total, as shown at the bottom right of your bill. Please note that if you have unpaid amounts, interest will be charged at the end of January and February. To avoid these charges, you must send a payment to the Town to cover these arrears, interest and penalties before March 1.
Like all other Quebec municipalities, the Town does NOT and will NOT send statements of account on a regular basis. It is the responsibility of taxpayers to ensure that their taxes are paid on time, and to contact the Town's finance department to check for any outstanding balances during the year. If you own property in Barkmere, you must pay taxes. If you have acquired a property in Barkmere, the deed of sale prepared by the notary will indicate the amount of transfer duties to be paid.
You must pay your taxes in full, even if you feel they are too high, due to an exaggerated evaluation, for example. Your tax bill will tell you how to dispute your assessment. If the MRC des Laurentides assessment service reduces your assessment following a dispute, the Town will issue a tax credit, retroactive to the date of the change, but will NOT credit interest on unpaid balances.
In summary, to avoid any issues, please pay your taxes in full and on time, as per your tax invoice.