2027 Budget
Investing for the future
The proposed 2027–2030 Budget outlines how The City plans to deliver the services Calgarians rely on while responding to the needs of a growing city.
It focuses on feedback from Calgarians, Council’s priorities, value for tax dollars and reliable services. The proposed budget keeps affordability in mind while recognizing that Calgary’s growth requires additional investment to maintain infrastructure, meet increasing demand and prepare the city for the future.
Have your say
Have thoughts about the budget? Submit written comments or register to speak at Council during the Public Submissions process.
Investment highlights
Services you can count on
Reliable water, well-maintained roads and public facilities and fewer disruptions to everyday life.
- $1.7 billion to upgrade the Pine Creek and Fish Creek wastewater treatment plants.
- $616 million in additional water infrastructure, including the North and South Water Feedermains to support reliable service and Calgary’s growth.
- $420 million to rehabilitate pavement and extend the life of Calgary’s roads.
- $284 million through GamePLAN for places where Calgarians gather, play and stay active, including the Forest Lawn recreation facility replacement, Kingsland Athletic Park, Belmont Athletic Park and The City’s portion of the Foothills Fieldhouse.
- $66 million to maintain arenas, aquatic centres and the Calgary Soccer Centre so Calgarians can continue to access recreation facilities across the city.
A city where you feel safe
Safer streets, public spaces and transit, with dependable help when emergencies happen.
- $192 million to provide the Calgary Police Service with the facilities, vehicles, equipment and tools needed to serve communities.
- $102 million to build new fire and emergency response stations, including facilities serving the downtown and Keystone areas.
- $94 million to improve safety for people walking, wheeling, cycling and driving through the Mobility Safety and Speed Management Program.
Easier ways to get around
Connected sidewalks and pathways, dependable transit and smoother everyday journeys.
- $300 million to purchase buses to support RouteAhead and maintain dependable transit service as Calgary grows.
- $142 million to build the 194 Avenue and Macleod Trail interchange, improving connections and traffic flow in south Calgary.
- $71 million to advance the Blue Line LRT extension from Saddletowne to 88 Avenue N.E., improving transit access in northeast Calgary.
Welcoming places to enjoy life
Well-maintained parks and public spaces where people can be active, connect and belong.
- $295 million to renew parks and playgrounds and care for Calgary’s urban forest.
- $87 million for Civic Partners to support libraries, sport, arts and culture, tourism, economic development and community programs and facilities.
Neighbourhoods that grow with you
Homes, shops, services and transit closer together, with infrastructure that keeps pace with growth.
- $109 million for housing partners, $36 million for non-market housing and $18 million for Indigenous housing projects that will help expand housing options and support a range of housing needs across Calgary.
- $59 million: Renew Village Square Leisure Centre so it can continue to provide recreation opportunities and serve northeast communities.
- $47 million: Redevelop the Forest Lawn Civic Centre to support City services and community activity in east Calgary.
- Eight new community Growth Applications with the potential to enable more than 16,000 new homes
Public dollars you can trust us to manage
Responsible spending, clear accountability for results and partnerships that help your tax dollars go further.
- $13.6 million to modernize 311 through critical software replacement and ongoing support, improving service tracking, customer updates and access to City services.
Find details on each budget request, including what’s proposed, why it’s needed and how much it would cost.
Budget breakdown
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The operating budget pays for the everyday programs and services Calgarians rely on, such as police, fire, transit, road maintenance and recreation.
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The capital budget funds the infrastructure Calgary needs. This includes building, maintaining and improving roads, water infrastructure, transit, fire stations, recreation facilities and other public assets.
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The recommended capital budget includes $13 billion for new infrastructure to support Calgary’s services, communities and continued growth.
2027 revenue
The City’s revenue is the money we collect to pay for services and big projects. This money comes from things like property taxes, licences and fees.
Financial impact on Calgarians
The proposed budget requires a 15 per cent increase in municipal property tax revenue from existing properties in 2027.
For a typical single residential property*, the estimated monthly impact is:
| Item | 2026 monthly cost | 2027 monthly cost | Change per month | |
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Item: Municipal property tax | 2026 monthly cost: $229 | 2027 monthly cost: $266 | Change per month: +$37 |
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Item: Waste & recycling and water utilities | 2026 monthly cost: $140 | 2027 monthly cost: $156 | Change per month: +$16 |
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Total cost |
2026 monthly cost:
$369 |
2027 monthly cost:
$422 |
Change per month:
+$53 |
How we got here
Resources
Documents
Documents
- Budget plan and schedule
- 2027-2030 budget request business cases
- 2027-2030 Proposed Budget - Presented Nov. 10, 2026
Meetings
Meetings
Regular Meeting of Council
- Feb. 24, 2026
- May 26, 2026 (Closed session)
- July 28, 2026
- Sept. 29, 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026 (Budget release)
News releases
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