Property tax calculator

Get an estimate and breakdown of your property tax bill and learn how we invest your property tax dollars to deliver the municipal services Calgarians value and use every day. 

Your assessment value is mailed each January. Visit myTax to obtain your assessment value online. For questions about your assessment, call 403-268-2888.

How are tax dollars used?

Over a third of residential taxes go to the Province of Alberta. See a breakdown below of how we use the remaining dollars to support our key services.

We're investing in what matters most to Calgarians:

  • Infrastructure, maintenance and inspections
  • Housing, land use and local area planning
  • Public safety and downtown revitalization
  • Transit and transportation
Read more about 2025 budget adjustments

Percentages must add up to 100%.

Percentages must add up to 100%.

Tax Value
2025 City tax  
2025 Province tax  
2025 Total taxes (estimate*)  
$ Change from 2024 to 2025 (estimate**)  
% Change from 2024 to 2025 (estimate**)  
*The calculator provides an estimate of your 2025 Property Tax bill, which is mailed at the end of May. Your actual bill may include factors specific to your account that may change the total amount owed. **The yearly $ and % Change amounts factor in the impact of Province and City budget adjustments and your year-to-year assessment change. ***Some values may vary slightly due to rounding.

Where do my residential property tax dollars go?

Service name Percentage (%) Tax amount Breakdown
Government of Alberta
37.37% 0 dollars and
Public Safety and Bylaws 18.08% 0 dollars and
Police Services
10.47% 0 dollars and
Fire and Emergency Response
6.07% 0 dollars and
Calgary 9-1-1
0.85% 0 dollars and
Bylaw Education and Compliance
0.28% 0 dollars and
Fire Inspection and Enforcement
0.18% 0 dollars and
Pet Ownership
0.10% 0 dollars and
Emergency Management and Business Continuity
0.11% 0 dollars and
Fire Safety Education
0.02% 0 dollars and
Transportation 13.07% 0 dollars and
Public Transit
7.31% 0 dollars and
Streets
3.62% 0 dollars and
Sidewalks and Pathways
1.17% 0 dollars and
Specialized Transit
0.97% 0 dollars and
Taxi, Limousine and Vehicles-for-Hire
0.00% 0 dollars and
Parking (excluding Calgary Parking)
0.00% 0 dollars and
Enabling Services 7.50% 0 dollars and
IT Solutions and Support
1.57% 0 dollars and
Facility Management
1.54% 0 dollars and
Human Resources Support
0.76% 0 dollars and
Financial Support
0.71% 0 dollars and
Corporate Governance
0.28% 0 dollars and
Mayor and Council
0.27% 0 dollars and
Executive Leadership
0.40% 0 dollars and
Infrastructure and Engineering
0.17% 0 dollars and
Corporate Security
0.67% 0 dollars and
Legal Counsel and Advocacy
0.28% 0 dollars and
Data Analytics and Information
0.34% 0 dollars and
Organizational Health, Safety and Wellness
0.37% 0 dollars and
Procurement and Warehousing
0.26% 0 dollars and
Council and Committee Support
0.07% 0 dollars and
City Auditor's Office
0.08% 0 dollars and
Municipal Elections
0.05% 0 dollars and
Insurance and Claims
0.03% 0 dollars and
Fleet Management
0.00% 0 dollars and
Contribution to Capital Investments 9.73% 0 dollars and
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
3.14% 0 dollars and
Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Reserve (LMUR)
2.38% 0 dollars and
Green Line
2.36% 0 dollars and
Community Investment Reserve (CIR)
1.08% 0 dollars and
Debt Servicing Reserve
0.77% 0 dollars and
Parks, Recreation and Culture 4.55% 0 dollars and
Parks and Open Spaces
1.74% 0 dollars and
Library Services
1.20% 0 dollars and
Recreation Opportunities
0.88% 0 dollars and
Arts and Culture
0.69% 0 dollars and
City Cemeteries
0.03% 0 dollars and
Corporate Programs 2.94% 0 dollars and
Corporate Costs & Debt Servicing
2.94% 0 dollars and
Social Programs and Services 2.20% 0 dollars and
Social Programs
0.29% 0 dollars and
Affordable Housing
0.93% 0 dollars and
Neighborhood Support
0.13% 0 dollars and
Community Strategies
0.85% 0 dollars and
Building, Planning and Business 2.02% 0 dollars and
City Planning and Policy
0.76% 0 dollars and
Economic Development and Tourism
1.09% 0 dollars and
Appeals and Tribunals
0.07% 0 dollars and
Building Safety
0.00% 0 dollars and
Real Estate
0.08% 0 dollars and
Land Development and Sales
0.02% 0 dollars and
Business Licensing
0.00% 0 dollars and
Development Approvals
0.00% 0 dollars and
Utilities and Environment 0.83% 0 dollars and
Waste and Recycling
0.18% 0 dollars and
Urban Forestry
0.38% 0 dollars and
Climate and Environmental Management
0.27% 0 dollars and
Stormwater Management
0.00% 0 dollars and
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
0.00% 0 dollars and
Water Treatment and Supply
0.00% 0 dollars and
Information and Communication 0.71% 0 dollars and
Citizen Information and Services
0.29% 0 dollars and
Strategic Marketing and Communications
0.23% 0 dollars and
Citizen Engagement and Insights
0.08% 0 dollars and
Records Management, Access and Privacy
0.11% 0 dollars and
Tax and Property Assessment 0.64% 0 dollars and
Property Assessment
0.51% 0 dollars and
Taxation
0.13% 0 dollars and

Legend

Provincial
Municipal

This calculator is for information purposes only. The calculation does not include any penalties, local improvement levies, or outstanding taxes owed from previous years.

The provincial property tax is based on budget decisions made by the Government of Alberta in March.

What matters most to Calgarians

Learn how property tax increases support Calgarian priorities and enhance the quality of life in Calgary. See our key investments areas.

How is my property assessed?

Assessment includes things like the size of your house, any renovations, the year it was built, the neighbourhood you live in and other variables.

Pay property tax

Paying your property tax monthly is simple. Join the Tax Instalment Payment Program today.

How are tax rates and tax bills calculated?

Assessments redistribute property taxes within cities by measuring how individual property rates have changed relative to the average. See the formulas used to determine tax rates and tax bills.

Do you have questions?

See our Assessment Frequently Asked Questions page for answers.

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