Assessment

The Assessment business unit annually prepares, communicates and defends property and business assessments for the municipality of Calgary using the market value standard for property and typical net annual rental value for business. Our role is to ensure The City of Calgary is able to rely on the revenue stream generated by the assessment and taxation process and provide infrastructure programs and services.

2010 Property and Business Assessment Notices were mailed on Jan. 04, 2010.  

The Assessment business unit mailed 464,000 Property and Business Assessment Notices on Jan. 04, 2010. The values reflected on the 2010 Assessment Notices were based on the market value of property and the typical net annual rental value of your business space as of July 01, 2009. 

Customer Review Period – get your questions answered

Jan. 04 - March 05, 2010

The Customer Review Period, a 60 day period from Notice mailing, is your opportunity to review and ensure the fairness of your 2010 Assessment.

For many property and business owners, reviewing the 2010 Assessment Notice means looking at the assessed value displayed on the Notice and being satisfied with the market value of the property or the typical net annual rental value given Calgary's real estate market as of July 01, 2009.

While for some, a more in-depth self-review is needed. For property and business owners who would like to conduct a more in-depth self-review our website can help.

  Reviewing your property assessment

• Is your market value assessment a reasonable estimate as of July 01, 2009?
• Are the factual details we have on record for your property correct?
• Is your assessment equitable when compared with others in your neighbourhood?

 Online tools

The tools on this website can help with your review of your Assessment Notice. When reviewing, consider these three areas:

1. 2010 Notices & Information

• Offers a summary of findings on the 2010 market value property assessment.
• Explains and defines the information on the 2010 Property Assessment Notice.
• Provides an overview of the the type of property notices you may receive throughout the year.

2. Assessment Search (reviewing your assessment)

Search assessment data to determine the fairness and equity of your 2010 assessment:

• Sales Search includes the real estate market sales on residential, multi-residential and non-residential properties.
• Property Search offers site-specific information, such as building area, year of construction and influences for each property we have on the assessment roll.
• Community Search offers community comparisons by single residential homes and residential condominiums.
  

3. Property Assessment

Learn more about residential, multi-residential, non-residential and farm land properties. 
 

    Discuss your assessment, when necessary

If you still have questions after reviewing your assessment online contact us to discuss your assessed value. Assessment staff can help - call us at 403-268-2888. We can provide answers to many of your assessment questions or book an appointment with your area assessor.

Please note, that if you wish to have someone discuss, review or act on your behalf regarding your assessment matters you will need to complete authorizations forms and submit them to The City of Calgary Assessment prior to discussions. (Agency and Information Request Requirements)

If you're still not satisfied with the outcome of your review and/or discussion with the assessor, you have the right to file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board.

Note: Changes to your 2010 Assessment will only be considered if an inquiry is received during the Customer Review Period.

Property and business owners have a legislated right to file a complaint on their assessment. For more information contact calgary.ca/arb.

However, before you consider filing a complaint, please discuss your Property or Business Assessment with our staff by telephone at 403-268-2888 or contact Assessment.