Financial facts
Municipal property tax dollars make up about 50% of The City's annual operating budget. The other half is collected through user fees, permits and licencing, grants to name a few. Together these dollars deliver the municipal services Calgarians want and help make Calgary a great place to live. Below are a few essential facts that are helping to address common misconceptions and myths about our City’s finances, services and programs.
Where do your residential property tax dollars go?
Delivering City services that matter the most to you requires proper planning throughout the year to ensure we deliver the services you want, meet Council’s Strategic Direction, and keep the cost of government low. Learn more about how we determine, support, and deliver City services using your property tax dollars.
Learn more about our Finances
Service and program facts

As directed by Council, the Financial Task Force aims to provide a permanent resolution to to address property tax volatility. 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.