Calgary property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Calgary is 6.6499 mills (0.6650% of assessed value), up 7.6% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $3,325 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.6650%
- 6.6499 mills
- Change from 2025
- +7.6%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Alberta
- 12 of 14
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $3,325
- Example value, before credits
Calgary property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Calgary property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Calgary – General Municipal: Residential | Municipal | 3.8906 | 0.3891% | 58.5% | $1,945 | 2, 1, 16 |
| Education – Alberta School Foundation Fund and The Board of Trustees of Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division: Residential | Education | 2.7593 | 0.2759% | 41.5% | $1,380 | 2, 1, 16 |
| Total (as published) | 6.6499 | 0.6650% | 100% | $3,325 |
Bylaw 9M2026 (third reading March 31, 2026) states residential tax rates as decimal fractions of assessed value: municipal 0.0038906, education 0.0027593; shown here in mills (x1000, no rounding). The City publishes the total residential rate as 0.0066499. Properties annexed from Rocky View County / Foothills County still under the 1957/1961 Board Orders are taxed at the rates in those Orders (not listed).
Rates as published for the residential class. Bills can also include fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees that are not based on assessed value.
Calgary property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.1498 mills | 0.7150% | — |
| 2023 | 6.5718 mills | 0.6572% | −8.1% |
| 2024 | 6.4861 mills | 0.6486% | −1.3% |
| 2025 | 6.1803 mills | 0.6180% | −4.7% |
| 2026 | 6.6499 mills | 0.6650% | +7.6% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Calgary – General Municipal: Residential | 4.695 | 4.3319 | 4.2036 | 3.8706 | 3.8906 |
| Education – Alberta School Foundation Fund and Calgary Catholic Board of Education: Residential | 2.4548 | 2.2399 | 2.2825 | 2.3097 | — |
| Education – Alberta School Foundation Fund and The Board of Trustees of Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division: Residential | — | — | — | — | 2.7593 |
Calgary compared with other Alberta cities
Compare two citiesCalgary's total residential rate of 0.6650% is below the 0.8569% average of the 14 Alberta municipalities we cover. A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill: tax = assessed value × rate, so cities with high home values often have lower rates.
| Municipality | Latest year | Total rate (% of value) | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 2026 | 0.6650% | $3,325 |
| Edmonton | 2026 | 1.0364% | $5,182 |
| Red Deer | 2026 | 0.9729% | $4,864 |
| Strathcona County | 2026 | 0.7277% | $3,639 |
| Lethbridge | 2026 | 1.0502% | $5,251 |
| Airdrie | 2026 | 0.6884% | $3,442 |
| Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) | 2026 | 0.5126% | $2,563 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Alberta municipalities · National rankings
When Calgary property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- June 30, 2026
Annual property tax bills are mailed in May with a payment due date of the last business day in June; Bylaw 9M2026 declares 2026 taxes due and payable on June 30, 2026. Alternatively, the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) withdraws equal monthly payments from your bank account on the first day of every month (no charge to join; no need to re-apply each year; amounts reviewed twice a year). Supplementary bills have their own due dates.
Late payment: City of Calgary Penalty on Unpaid Taxes Bylaw 8M2002: July 1 and Oct. 1: 7% of the unpaid current taxes ($70.00 for every $1,000 of unpaid taxes); after Dec. 31 of the current tax year, 1% of the tax arrears applied on the first of every month. (Different schedules apply to properties under the M.D. of Rocky View #44 and M.D. of Foothills #31 annexation orders.) Returned payment service charge $35.
Look up or pay your bill
myTax (formerly Assessment Search): sign in with myID and link your roll number and access code to see assessment information and tax bills for your property; public search available.
Calgary official property tax page
Online/phone banking or ATM (payee "Calgary Property Tax", 9-digit roll number as account number); in person at a bank; City Payments Services, 3rd floor, Calgary Municipal Building, 800 Macleod Trail S.E. (cash, cheque, debit; no credit cards); 24-hour deposit box at 801 3 Street S.E.; mail cheques/money orders payable to "The City of Calgary"; through your mortgage; credit card through third-party providers; TIPP.
From Calgary's official property tax pages (sources 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Calgary
How assessment works in AlbertaAssessed by: The City of Calgary, Assessment (City Assessor). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: July 1, 2025.
Annual assessment notices are mailed in January. The Customer Review Period lasts 67 days after the notice is mailed; formal assessment complaints must be submitted within the 67-day review period; complaints to the independent Calgary Assessment Review Board must be filed (with the filing fee) before the final date for complaint shown on the Assessment Notice. Filing fee for residential properties with 3 or fewer dwellings: $50 (reduced to $40 if received before January 31). Exact 2026 final complaint date: NOT VERIFIED (it is printed on each notice).
Rebates, credits and programs in Calgary
All Alberta programsThese programs are run by the city or the province. Eligibility is decided by the organization that runs each one; follow the links for the official rules.
Property Tax Assistance Program (via Fair Entry)
Credit/grant of the increase on the property tax account for residential owners experiencing financial hardship, regardless of age; applying does not change the June 30, 2026 due date. Run by The City of Calgary.
Compassionate Property Tax Penalty Relief Program
May cancel, reduce, or refund up to three property tax penalties for owners who live at the property and faced an extraordinary circumstance (not financial problems) in the 90 days before the payment due date; the tax bill must still be paid in full. Run by The City of Calgary.
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Allows eligible senior homeowners to voluntarily defer all or part of their residential property taxes, including the education tax portion, through a low-interest home equity loan with the Government of Alberta. Run by Government of Alberta (program referenced by The City of Calgary).
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Alberta's Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program lets homeowners aged 65 or older defer all or part of their residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan from the province. The rate published on October 28, 2026 is 4.45% simple interest, and there is no income test.
Calgary property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Calgary?
The total residential property tax rate in Calgary for 2026 is 6.6499 mills, which is 0.6650% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Calgary – General Municipal: Residential (3.8906 mills), Education – Alberta School Foundation Fund and The Board of Trustees of Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division: Residential (2.7593 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Calgary?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $3,325 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When is Calgary property tax due in 2026?
June 30, 2026 (bills mailed in May; due the last business day in June). TIPP participants pay monthly instead.
What is the 2026 residential property tax rate in Calgary?
0.0066499 of assessed value (6.6499 mills): City 0.0038906 + provincial education 0.0027593.
What is the penalty for paying Calgary property tax late?
7% of unpaid current taxes on July 1 and again on Oct. 1; after Dec. 31, 1% of arrears on the first of every month (Bylaw 8M2002).
What value is my 2026 Calgary assessment based on?
Market value as of July 1, 2025.
How do I dispute my Calgary assessment?
Contact the City Assessor during the 67-day Customer Review Period; if unresolved, file a complaint with the Calgary Assessment Review Board before the final date on your notice ($50 fee for most homes, $40 before January 31).
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Property tax bill and rate calculation (historical tax rates 2023-2026), The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw Number 9M2026 – 2026 Property Tax Bylaw, The City of Calgary (bylaw copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Financial/Tax Rate search)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw Number 13M2025 – 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, The City of Calgary (bylaw copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Financial/Tax Rate search)Tax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw Number 14M2024 – 2024 Property Tax Bylaw, The City of Calgary (bylaw copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Financial/Tax Rate search)Tax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw Number 13M2023 – 2023 Property Tax Bylaw, The City of Calgary (bylaw copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Financial/Tax Rate search)Tax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw Number 10M2022 – 2022 Property Tax Bylaw, The City of Calgary (bylaw copy filed with Alberta Municipal Affairs, Financial/Tax Rate search)Tax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property tax payment options, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- TIPP (Tax Instalment Payment Plan), The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Late payments and penalties, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Create your myTax account, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Customer review period, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- File a complaint, Calgary Assessment Review BoardTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Assistance Program, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property assessment, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Compassionate Property Tax Penalty Relief Program; Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program (Government of Alberta page linked from the City's Property Tax Assistance page), The City of Calgary; Government of AlbertaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Verifier v12 re-check: City rates page (2023-2026) and 2022-2026 property tax bylaws, The City of CalgaryTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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