Assessments
Assessment Notices for the Town of Lumsden are mailed out at the beginning of each year. The Assessment Roll opens for 30 days (the roll is open for 60 days on revaluation years), when Assessment Notices are mailed. While the roll is open, anyone can view property assessment information for their own property and other properties within the municipality by visiting the SAMAView website. Once the roll closes and any appeals are processed, tax notices are issued.
SAMA (Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency)
Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is responsible for providing municipalities in Saskatchewan with the assessed values of land and improvements (buildings) in order for the municipality to calculate property taxes.
To learn more about assessments, the recorded details of your property and the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency’s (SAMA) roll in providing assessments for all Saskatchewan properties, please click the following link to be directed to the SAMA website click link below. It is important to review the details of your assessment annually.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SAMA ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Should you have questions about your assessment, don't hesitate to contact SAMA office. Please note they cannot answer questions related to taxation.
The provincial government mandates SAMA to conduct periodic revaluations of all Saskatchewan properties every four years to coincide with the change to a new base date. The current revaluation was completed in 2025 using the 2023 base year. When a revaluation is completed, SAMA provides new values to each of our clients. Provincial legislation requires municipalities to use these values when determining taxes.
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
For more information on SAMA, visit www.sama.sk.ca
SAMAVIEW
The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) provides a “SAMA View” website which allows you to search property assessment information in any municipality where assessment services were provided by SAMA and allows comparison of assessments between similar properties.
Follow the instructions below to set up an account: SAMAView "Public User" Instructions
SAMA Contact info:
Phone: (306) 924- 8080 or 1-800-498-0578
Email: info.request@sama.sk.ca
APPEAL INFORMATION:
If you believe there is a mistake in your assessment, you are first required to contact SAMA to discuss the assessment with them. An appeal should be filed by completing the form on the back of your Assessment Notice and delivering it to the Lumsden Municipal Office with the $50 appeal fee. If your appeal is successful, you will be refunded the $50 fee.
Govt Relations – Understanding Assessment Appeals
LEARN MORE:
2025 SAMA Revaluation - A Look Ahead To 2025
How Property Assessment Works in Saskatchewan
Revaluation Information Sheet - Understanding Assessment