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Financial facts

Municipal property taxes are the primary way The City delivers services and programs that Calgarians need and value every day. We want you to know how these dollars are collected, calculated and used to provide City services. 

Delivering value through our City services and programs requires proper planning throughout the year. Learn more about the process, how tax dollars get invested wisely, and the steps we're taking to modernize and reduce the cost of local government. 

Our finances

77 per cent of Calgary homeowners saw a reduction or no increase on their 2021 property tax bill.

Quick facts

Essential facts that address misconceptions and myths about our finances, services and programs

We have fewer City employees today than we did in 2013 despite Calgary’s growing population. Keeping our staff low saves money and we want to save, but not sacrifice service.

Residential property taxes for a single family home relative to other major Canadian cities and regional neighbours. How does Calgary compare to other municipalities?

Residential property tax is generally split, 65% goes towards funding City services, while the remaining 35% goes to The Province.

Learn more about City finances

City tax-supported services cost $5.88 a day for a typical Calgary household.

Read about the cost of services
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Learn how we’ve weathered the boom and bust cycle by spending wisely and reinvesting in our city.

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​A decrease in your assessment doesn’t always mean a decrease in your property tax bill.

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Service and program facts

Financial Task Force

As directed by Council, the Financial Task Force aims to provide a permanent resolution to the municipal tax shift problem. Learn more about the 35 recommendations approved by Council in June 2020, and the twelve external members, led by The City’s Chief Financial Officer, Carla Male.

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