Calgary Property Tax 2026
Calgary’s residential property tax rate is approximately 0.66% β moderate by Canadian standards.
| Component |
Details |
| Residential tax rate |
0.66% |
| Per $1,000 assessed value |
$6.60 |
| Assessment authority |
City of Calgary |
| Assessment frequency |
Annual |
Calgary Property Tax Calculator
| Assessed Value |
Annual Tax |
Monthly |
| $400,000 |
$2,640 |
$220 |
| $500,000 |
$3,300 |
$275 |
| $600,000 |
$3,960 |
$330 |
| $700,000 |
$4,620 |
$385 |
| $800,000 |
$5,280 |
$440 |
| $1,000,000 |
$6,600 |
$550 |
| $1,250,000 |
$8,250 |
$688 |
Calgary vs Alberta Cities
| City |
Tax Rate |
Tax on $500K |
Difference |
| Calgary |
0.66% |
$3,300 |
β |
| Edmonton |
0.76% |
$3,800 |
+$500 |
| Red Deer |
0.88% |
$4,400 |
+$1,100 |
| Lethbridge |
0.95% |
$4,750 |
+$1,450 |
| Medicine Hat |
0.90% |
$4,500 |
+$1,200 |
Calgary Tax Components
| Component |
Approx. % |
| Municipal |
~70% |
| Provincial education |
~25% |
| Other levies |
~5% |
Calgary Tax Advantage
Combined with Alberta’s 5% GST (no PST):
| Tax Type |
Calgary |
Toronto |
| Property tax (on $600K) |
$3,960 |
$3,780 |
| Sales tax |
5% |
13% |
| Income tax (at $100K) |
$26,000 |
$27,500 |
| Overall tax burden |
Lower |
Higher |
Payment Options
| Method |
Details |
| TIPP (monthly) |
12 equal payments |
| Annual payment |
June deadline |
| Online banking |
City of Calgary payee |
Property Assessment Appeals
| Deadline |
Details |
| Assessment date |
July 1 (previous year) |
| Notices mailed |
January |
| Appeal deadline |
April typically |
| Appeal to |
Assessment Review Board |
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