Buying Saskatchewan land from out of province

In short: you do not need to live in Saskatchewan, or even in Canada, to buy a Saskatchewan tax-sale town or village lot. There is no residency requirement for municipal lots, and you can submit a sealed tender by mail or courier. Farmland is the exception: The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act limits how much farmland non-residents and non-Canadians may own.

Town and village lots: open to out-of-province buyers

Residential and commercial town lots, and most tax-title parcels, carry no residency test. An Alberta or B.C. buyer can bid on the same terms as a local. See who can buy tax-sale land.

Farmland is different

Under The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, a non-resident of Saskatchewan (or a non-Canadian) is generally limited to about 10 acres of farmland. If the parcel is agricultural, check the rule before you bid. Town and village lots are not "farmland" and are not caught by this limit.

How to bid from another province

The process is the same as for a local buyer, done remotely: find the listing, read the notice, and do your due diligence, then mail or courier a written sealed tender with the required deposit so it arrives before the closing time. Because you cannot walk the parcel, lean harder on the due-diligence checklist: confirm the legal description on ISC, check road access on the map, and confirm the parcel's status with the municipality by phone or email.

Paying and taking title from away

If your bid wins, the municipality tells you how to pay the balance (typically a certified cheque or transfer) and title transfers to you as tax-title land. A Saskatchewan lawyer can handle the conveyance if you would rather not deal with land titles yourself.

Common questions

Can I buy Saskatchewan tax-sale land if I live in Alberta or B.C.?

Yes. Town and village lots and most tax-title parcels have no Saskatchewan residency requirement, and you can submit a sealed tender by mail or courier.

Do I have to be a Canadian citizen to buy a town lot?

No. Municipal lots have no citizenship test. Farmland is different: The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act limits non-Canadians and non-residents of Saskatchewan to about 10 acres of farmland.

Can I bid without travelling to Saskatchewan?

Yes. Read the municipality's notice, do your due diligence remotely, and send a written sealed tender with the deposit so it arrives before the closing time.

Can a non-resident buy Saskatchewan farmland at a tax sale?

Only in a limited way. Non-residents of Saskatchewan and non-Canadians are generally capped at about 10 acres of farmland under The Farm Security Act. Municipal lots are not affected.

How do I pay and get title from another province?

If your bid wins, the municipality tells you how to pay the balance, usually by certified cheque or transfer, and title transfers to you. A Saskatchewan lawyer can handle the conveyance remotely.