Calgary property taxes are calculated by applying both municipal and provincial education tax rates to a property’s assessed value, which is determined annually by the City of Calgary. Property taxes fund municipal services, infrastructure, and education. Tax bills are typically mailed in May, with payments due at the end of June each year.

Aspects of Calgary Property Taxes

• Assessed Value: The City of Calgary estimates your property's market value as of July 1 of the previous year using comparable sales, property characteristics, and location data. Residential properties are taxed on 100% of assessed value.

• Tax Rates: Property taxes include a municipal tax rate set by City Council and a provincial education tax rate set by the Government of Alberta.

• Requisition Taxes: A portion of property taxes collected by the City is forwarded to the province to fund Alberta’s education system.

• Local Improvement Charges: Property owners may pay additional taxes for neighbourhood improvements such as paving, sidewalks, or sewer infrastructure upgrades.

• Tax Assistance Programs: Calgary offers payment deferral programs for eligible seniors through provincial assistance programs.

• Appeals: Homeowners may file an assessment complaint if they believe their assessed value does not reflect market conditions.

Important Information

• 2025 Assessment: Property assessments reflected strong population growth and housing demand, with many residential properties seeing moderate value increases.

• Tax Changes: Your tax bill may change even if property values rise, depending on City budget decisions and how your assessment compares to the citywide average.

• Payment Options: Taxes can be paid annually or through the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP), which allows monthly automatic payments.