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Percentages must add up to 100%.

Tax Value
2025 Total City tax (estimate)  
2025 Total Provincial Tax (estimate)  
2025 Total Taxes (estimate*)  
$ Change from 2024 to 2025 (estimate*)  
% Change from 2024 to 2025 (estimate)  
October 1, 2024: This calculator provides a preliminary estimate of what your 2025 taxes may be for this property. It does not include any penalties, local improvement levels, or outstanding taxes owed from previous years. It is for the purpose of information only. It is offered to assist non-residential and multi-residential property owners with their preliminary tax planning during the Pre-Roll Consultation Period from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2024. Note: Provincial Budget Adjustment (estimate) is based on the Alberta Budget 2024 and the anticipated growth for 2025.

Where do my residential property tax dollars go?

The property tax you pay is your investment in making Calgary a great place to live and a great place to make a life. Below is an estimated breakdown of where your City tax dollars go to deliver City services.
Service name Percentage (%) Tax amount Breakdown
Government of Alberta
35.19% 0 dollars and
Public Safety and Bylaws 20.60% 0 dollars and
Police Services
12.15% 0 dollars and
Fire and Emergency Response
6.74% 0 dollars and
Calgary 9-1-1
0.92% 0 dollars and
Bylaw Education and Compliance
0.32% 0 dollars and
Fire Inspection and Enforcement
0.20% 0 dollars and
Emergency Management and Business Continuity
0.13% 0 dollars and
Pet Ownership and Licensing
0.10% 0 dollars and
Fire Safety Education
0.03% 0 dollars and
Transportation 14.71% 0 dollars and
Public Transit
8.04% 0 dollars and
Streets
4.15% 0 dollars and
Sidewalks and Pathways
1.37% 0 dollars and
Specialized Transit
1.15% 0 dollars and
Taxi, Limousine & Vehicles-for-Hire
0.00% 0 dollars and
Parking (Excluding Calgary Parking)
0.00% 0 dollars and
Enabling Services 8.79% 0 dollars and
Facility Management
1.77% 0 dollars and
IT Solutions and Support
1.72% 0 dollars and
Human Resources Support
0.86% 0 dollars and
Financial Support
0.78% 0 dollars and
Corporate Security
0.74% 0 dollars and
Executive Leadership
0.45% 0 dollars and
Organizational Health, Safety & Wellness
0.42% 0 dollars and
Corporate Governance
0.35% 0 dollars and
Data Analytics and Information
0.36% 0 dollars and
Mayor and Council
0.33% 0 dollars and
Legal Counsel and Advocacy
0.31% 0 dollars and
Procurement and Warehousing
0.29% 0 dollars and
Infrastructure and Engineering
0.15% 0 dollars and
Council and Committee Support
0.10% 0 dollars and
City Auditor's Office
0.09% 0 dollars and
Municipal Elections
0.04% 0 dollars and
Insurance and Claims
0.03% 0 dollars and
Fleet Management
0.00% 0 dollars and
Contribution to Capital Investments 8.28% 0 dollars and
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
2.88% 0 dollars and
Green Line
1.88% 0 dollars and
Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Reserve (LMUR)
1.74% 0 dollars and
Community Infrastructure Reserve (CIR)
1.04% 0 dollars and
Debt Servicing Reserve
0.74% 0 dollars and
Parks, recreation and culture 5.14% 0 dollars and
Parks and Open Spaces
1.94% 0 dollars and
Library Services
1.42% 0 dollars and
Recreation Opportunities
0.96% 0 dollars and
Arts and Culture
0.78% 0 dollars and
City Cemeteries
0.03% 0 dollars and
Social Programs and Services 2.54% 0 dollars and
Affordable Housing
1.10% 0 dollars and
Community Strategies
1.05% 0 dollars and
Social Programs
0.25% 0 dollars and
Neighborhood Support
0.14% 0 dollars and
Building, Planning and Business 2.29% 0 dollars and
City Planning and Policy
0.90% 0 dollars and
Economic Development & Tourism
1.20% 0 dollars and
Appeals and Tribunals
0.10% 0 dollars and
Real Estate
0.08% 0 dollars and
Land Development & Sales
0.02% 0 dollars and
Building Safety
0.00% 0 dollars and
Business Licensing
0.00% 0 dollars and
Development Approvals
0.00% 0 dollars and
Utilities and Environment 0.93% 0 dollars and
Climate and Environmental Management
0.31% 0 dollars and
Urban Forestry
0.42% 0 dollars and
Waste & Recycling
0.20% 0 dollars and
Stormwater Management
0.00% 0 dollars and
Wastewater Collection & Treatment
0.00% 0 dollars and
Water Treatment & Supply
0.00% 0 dollars and
Information and Communication 0.81% 0 dollars and
Citizen Information & Services
0.34% 0 dollars and
Strategic Marketing and Communications
0.26% 0 dollars and
Citizen Engagement & Insights
0.10% 0 dollars and
Records Management, Access & Privacy
0.11% 0 dollars and
Tax and Property Assessment 0.71% 0 dollars and
Property Assessment
0.57% 0 dollars and
Taxation
0.15% 0 dollars and

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