Assessments are conducted by professional, skilled and experienced assessors working for the City of John’s. Their work is governed by the Assessment Act using a mass-appraisal process. This results in assessments that are accurate in comparison to the market standard and uniform in comparison to similar properties.
Property Assessments
Property assessment is the process of determining a property’s market value for taxation purposes.
Accurate property assessments ensure property taxes are distributed fairly. In the City of St. John’s, property assessments are completed by the City’s Assessment Division in accordance with the Assessment Act.
With more than 50,000 properties to assess every two years, the City uses a mass appraisal process to ensure values are accurate and uniform.
Base Date
All properties are valued as of a single date, known as the base date:
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The base date for 2024–2025 assessment notices is January 1, 2022.
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The base date for 2026–2027 assessment notices is January 1, 2024.
Your assessment reflects the market value of your property as of the base date, not its current market value.
Learn More
Click on the icons below to learn more about property assessments or scroll down to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
I have a question or concern about my assessment. Who can I contact?
If you have questions about the assessed value of your property, contact the Assessment Division at assessment@stjohns.ca or 709-576-8929 and an assessor will be happy to discuss any questions you have.
I do not agree with my assessment. What can I do?
Property owners who disagree with their assessment have the right to appeal to the Assessment Review Court. To learn more, visit our Appeal Your Property Assessment page.
My assessment has changed. Will my taxes change, too?
An increase or decrease in the assessed value of your home may affect the amount you pay in property tax. To determine your property tax, you must multiply the municipal mil rate by the property assessment and add the water tax fee.
For information on mil rates, please visit our tax rate page.
Forms
Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act, property owners may be requested to provide income and expense information related to the operation of an applicable property. This information assists the Assessment Division in determining property assessments. Requested information should be submitted by the deadline provided in the notice. Property specific forms can be found below.
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