Rezoning
Proposed Repeal of Citywide Rezoning for Housing
About the proposed repeal of citywide rezoning
In 2024 City Council approved citywide rezoning with amendments in response to Calgary’s housing crisis, enabling an increased housing supply and housing choices. Rezoning for housing was one of 98 actions in the Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy.
On December 15, 2025, Council initiated the process to consider a repeal of the citywide Rezoning for Housing. This decision does not mean Rezoning for Housing has immediately been repealed. The current land use districts and development rules will remain in place until Council makes its final decision at the public hearing in March 2026 and all three readings of the bylaw are given.
We’re working on tools and information to ensure Calgarians understand the proposed change.
Please check back for updates.
Timeline
Next steps
These are the steps we are taking:
- Preparation: Create maps of the parcels subject to change.
- Communication: Prepare plain language materials, letters and mail drops to ensure Calgarians understand the change.
- Notification: Send out legal letters to landowners; include information on how to participate in the public hearing.
- Public Feedback: Provide an opportunity for public feedback on the proposed changes.
- Recommendation: Following communication and notifications, we will prepare a report with recommendations for Council’s consideration.
- Public Hearing: The public can make their views known to Council by written submission or verbal presentation.
- Decision: Council makes the final decision.