In short · September 28, 2026
In Saskatchewan, an appeal costs $30 for a house or condo in Regina and Saskatoon ($150 to $750 for other properties), refunded if the appeal succeeds in whole or in part. Annual savings equal the drop in value × the percentage of value (80% for residential) × the mill rate.
Board of Revision fees
The provincial guide lets each municipality set its appeal fee. It must be paid before the deadline or the appeal is dismissed. Regina and Saskatoon (Bylaw 7595) publish the same schedule:
| Property type | Regina | Saskatoon |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | $30 per property | $30 per property |
| Residential condo | $30 per unit | $30 per unit |
| Other properties, under $500,000 | $150 | $150 |
| Other properties, $500,000 to $1M | $500 | $500 |
| Other properties, over $1M | $750 | $750 |
When the fee is refunded
According to the provincial guide, the fee is refunded if the appeal succeeds in whole or in part, is withdrawn, or is deemed insufficient by the Board or its secretary. An agreement with the assessor that resolves everything also leads to a refund.
Regina and Saskatoon spell out the withdrawal rule: notify the secretary in writing at least 15 days before the hearing to get the fee back.
For SAMA-assessed municipalities, fees vary from council to council. They appear on the assessment notice: The Cities Act requires the notice to show any appeal fees set by the city.
Assessment Appeals Committee fees
If you go to the second level, the Saskatchewan Municipal Board’s AAC charges a fee based on taxable value, which is the assessed value multiplied by the class’s percentage of value. It must be paid within the 30-day appeal period and is refundable if the appeal succeeds or is withdrawn at least 30 days before the hearing.
| Taxable value (assessment × percentage of value) | AAC fee |
|---|---|
| $100,000 or less | $50 |
| $100,001 to $200,000 | $100 |
| $200,001 to $300,000 | $150 |
| $300,001 to $400,000 | $200 |
| $400,001 to $500,000 | $250 |
| Each additional $100,000 | + $50 |
| $1,100,001 or more | $600 |
How a reduction becomes savings
SAMA sums up the formula in two lines. First: assessment × provincial percentage of value = taxable assessment. Then: taxable assessment × local mill rate (adjusted for local tax tools) = property taxes. The education mill rate, set by the province, also applies.
The 2025 percentages are 80% for residential and multi-unit residential, 85% for commercial and industrial, 55% for other agricultural land and 45% for non-arable land. Municipalities may also use mill rate factors or a minimum tax, which can change the result.
An entirely fictional example
The figures below are invented to illustrate the calculation. They do not describe any real property or tax rate.
A house is assessed at $350,000. After the appeal, the Board lowers the value to $330,000, a $20,000 reduction. Taxable assessment drops by $20,000 × 80% = $16,000. With a fictional combined rate of 15 mills (0.015), the savings are $16,000 × 0.015 = $240 a year.
The $30 fee is refunded if the appeal succeeds. The corrected value stays on the roll until it is changed, and the roll is prepared every year, so the savings can recur, at the latest until the next revaluation. Your actual rate is on your tax bill.
The costs people forget
Time: reading the field sheet, finding similar properties, meeting the assessor, preparing for the hearing. Taxes, too: Regina reminds owners that taxes are still due by June 30 even if you appeal, or penalties apply.
Finally, a professional appraisal has a cost. It makes most sense for an income property or a large gap. See how much a home appraisal costs.
Official sources
- Government of Saskatchewan: Assessment Appeals Guide in Saskatchewan for Citizens, April 2025 (PDF)
- City of Regina: Property Assessment (appeal fees and timeline)
- City of Regina: Revaluation 2025, Assessment Appeal Process (fact sheet 4, PDF)
- City of Saskatoon: Assessment Appeals (fees, Bylaw 7595)
- Government of Saskatchewan: Appeal a Board of Revision Decision (Assessment Appeals Committee, fees)
- SAMA: How Property Assessment Works in Saskatchewan, 2025 edition (PDF)
- SAMA: Revaluation 2025 Information Sheet 2, Residential Property (PDF)
- The Cities Act, SS 2002, c. C-11.1, ss. 185 and 198 (Publications Saskatchewan, PDF)
Talk to a professional appraiser in your area
For an income property, a high value or a file headed to the appeal board, a professional appraiser (AACI or CRA) is the right person. Payotte has verified 2 in Saskatchewan, one per sector, selected on public data, never on their budget.
Find the verified appraiser in my areaGeneral information based on public sources. This is neither legal advice nor a certified appraisal. A review request can also lead to a higher value.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an appeal cost for a house in Saskatoon?
$30 per property under Bylaw 7595, refunded if the appeal succeeds in whole or in part, or if you withdraw at least 15 days before the hearing.
Are fees the same everywhere in Saskatchewan?
No. Each municipality may set its own fee. Regina and Saskatoon publish the same schedule; elsewhere, check your assessment notice.
How do I estimate my savings?
Drop in value × percentage of value (80% for residential in 2025) × the mill rate on your tax bill. Local tax tools can change the result.
How much does an AAC appeal cost?
$50 to $600 depending on taxable value, or $50 per $100,000. The fee is refundable if the appeal succeeds or is withdrawn at least 30 days before the hearing.