The City of Calgary is required by legislation to bill and collect education taxes on behalf of the provincial government. While The City of Calgary bills and collects school taxes, the municipality has no jurisdiction or control over school board budgets or operations.
School support status is reflected on property assessment notices.
To declare or change your school support contact the Customer Service Centre at 3‑1‑1. A School Support Declaration is automatically mailed to the new owner when a property is purchased. School support changes do not take effect until the following calendar year.
Frequently asked school support questions
Does everyone pay education property taxes?
All property owners whether they have children in the school system or not pay education property taxes. People who rent or lease property also pay property taxes indirectly through their monthly rent or lease payments. People without children in school also pay education property taxes.
Do seniors have to pay education property taxes?
All Alberta property owners pay education property taxes. Please contact the Government of Alberta at 310-0000 for information on programs for seniors.
Can I direct my property taxes toward a separate school board, rather than a public board?
If you are of the same religion as the separate school district in your area, you must direct your education taxes to the separate school board. In Calgary, Roman Catholic property owners must declare their faith as Roman Catholic in order for their education taxes to be directed to the Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 1.
Can I direct my property taxes to a private school?
No. By provincial law, money collected through property taxes must only be used to fund the public education system (including public schools and separate schools). Private school funding comes from three sources: provincial general revenues, tuition or instruction fees paid by parents, and private fundraising.
For more information on property tax, view Property Tax or the 
Property Tax brochure.
