Potential Heritage Tax Incentives – Property Owner Survey

The City of Calgary is exploring potential future tax incentives to support the conservation of properties with identified heritage significance. We are seeking feedback from property owners of sites listed on Calgary’s Heritage Inventory to help inform recommendations to City Council.

The Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources (Heritage Inventory) is a listing of properties which have been identified by Heritage Calgary as having historic and cultural significance according to a Council-approved Evaluation System.

Being listed on the Inventory:

• Recognizes a property’s heritage value
• Does not place legal restrictions on your property
• Does not limit the ability to alter, sell, or redevelop
• Does not change land use or development rights

Unless a property owner voluntarily requests legal protection, all normal land use and development rules continue to apply.

Municipal Historic Resource designation is voluntary and provides legal protection for eligible heritage buildings or features.

Designation:

• Prevents demolition
• Requires approval for changes to certain historic features (typically exterior elements)
• Does not restrict property use or ownership rights

Designation requires a property owner to request it, and City Council to approve.

The City is considering whether municipal property tax incentives could encourage voluntary designation. Any potential incentives would be subject to City Council approval and funding.

Please share your feedback by completing the 13-question survey by Friday, May 8, 2026.

• Visit calgary.ca/heritage to learn more
• Email cityheritage@calgary.ca with specific questions or comments