Breaking Down the 2026 Property Tax Increase

Did you know? The City of Calgary collects property taxes on behalf of the provincial government.

Each year, our property tax bill includes two main components:

• The municipal portion, set by City Council to fund local services and infrastructure.

• The provincial portion, set by the Government of Alberta to fund education.

For 2026, the Province has imposed a 21.05% increase to its portion of Calgary’s residential property taxes - the largest provincial property tax increase in our city’s history.

For a typical single-family home assessed at $706,000:

• Provincial portion: increasing by 21.05%, or about $339 annually

• City portion: increasing by 1.81%, or about $49 annually

That’s $388 more per year for the average household, with the majority of the increase driven by the Province.

At City Hall, Council worked hard to exercise restraint. We did our work to be thoughtful about spending while still delivering on safety, transit, housing, and core infrastructure. The City’s increase of 1.81% reflects our commitment to maintaining essential services while being mindful of affordability for families.

Property taxes fund the services Calgarians rely on every day - from fire and emergency response to road maintenance, transit, water systems, parks, and recreation facilities. At the same time, we know that affordability remains a top concern for so many households, and that’s why careful budgeting and disciplined spending matter.

Your total property tax change depends on your home’s assessed value. You can view an estimate of your 2026 property tax bill, including City and Provincial amounts, at calgary.ca/taxcalculator.

If you have questions about your assessment or property tax bill, please contact 311 to be connected directly with the Assessment and Tax team.

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