Our Finances

Investing your tax dollars in Calgary Our Finances

The City's finances are based on taxes and user fees - and to a small degree, licenses and permits. The financial year cycles through assessments, tax season, input from Calgarians, and budget setting. Budgets run for four years, with annual adjustments.

Improving the services that make Calgary a great place to live

  • Property tax calculator

    Get an estimate and breakdown of your property tax bill and learn how we invest your property tax dollars to deliver the municipal services Calgarians use every day.

  • Service improvements

    The City is always looking to modernize our services. We want to find more efficient and effective ways to meet the ever-changing needs of Calgarians.

  • 2024 Service investment adjustments

    As part of The City’s new 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, several investments were made to enhance the quality of life of Calgarians.

Learn about City Finances

  • Your property tax bill

    How we deliver City services and determine your property tax bill.

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  • Financial Facts

    Want to understand where and how your tax dollars are spent?

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  • Tax calculator

    Get an estimate and complete breakdown of your residential property tax bill. Property assessment notices are mailed each January.

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  • Financial Reports

    Annual, Progress Update and Plans & Budgets reports. 

    Long-range plans.

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Assessment and your tax bill

While the real estate market can go up and down, a change in your property's assessed value doesn't mean your tax bill will do the same.

Calgary comparison

Learn how your residential property tax compares to other major cities in Canada. Also see averages of combined tax and utility charges.

Financial Task Force

The Task Force was created to explore short- and long-term solutions that would provide greater property tax stability and improve The City's financial resiliency.

Council's Strategic Direction

Economic, social and climate resilience provide the foundation for Council.

Service improvements

We're finding more efficient and effective ways to meet the ever-changing needs of Calgarians.

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