Calgary’s residential property tax rate for 2026 is 0.66499% of assessed value. It is the sum of a municipal rate of 0.38906% and a provincial education rate of 0.27593% (City of Calgary). The property tax in Canada page explains how rates and assessed values combine and compares Calgary with other cities.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Residential tax rate | 0.66499% |
| Per $1,000 of assessed value | $6.65 |
| Assessment authority | City of Calgary |
| Assessment frequency | Annual (July 1 reference date) |
Calgary Property Tax by Assessed Value
| Assessed Value | Annual Tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $2,327 | $194 |
| $450,000 | $2,992 | $249 |
| $550,000 | $3,657 | $305 |
| $650,000 | $4,322 | $360 |
| $750,000 | $4,987 | $416 |
| $950,000 | $6,317 | $526 |
| $1,200,000 | $7,980 | $665 |
The property tax calculator works out any other value.
What Calgary Property Tax Funds
| Component | Approx. Share | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal levy | ~70% | Police, fire, roads, parks, transit (Calgary Transit) |
| Provincial education | ~25% | Public and separate school boards |
| Other levies | ~5% | Business improvement areas, other requisitions |
Calgary’s Assessment
The City of Calgary values every property each year, at its estimated market value as of July 1 of the previous year, based on sales of comparable properties. Assessment notices go out in January, the tax bill in May or June, and the annual payment is due June 30. If you think your assessed value is too high, you can file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board by the deadline on your notice; appealing your property assessment covers how assessment appeals work and the evidence that helps.
Paying Calgary Property Tax
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| TIPP (Tax Instalment Payment Plan) | 12 equal monthly pre-authorized withdrawals; enroll at calgary.ca |
| Annual payment | Full amount due June 30 |
| Online banking | Add “City of Calgary” as a payee using your roll number |
| In person | City of Calgary cashiers or registry agents |
TIPP amounts are adjusted each January when the new rate is set. A missed payment brings penalties: what happens if you don’t pay property tax explains the consequences.
Seniors’ Property Tax Deferral
Alberta’s seniors property tax deferral program lets eligible seniors (65+) living in their Alberta home defer their property taxes as a low-interest loan, repaid when the home is sold or transferred. Other provinces’ relief programs are summarised under property tax relief programs.
Calgary’s rate is lower than Edmonton’s property tax rate of 1.036%. Alberta charges no land transfer tax on a purchase, only Alberta’s land title fees.
Sources
The figures and rules on this page come from these sources, last checked against them on September 24, 2026. How we check facts.
- City of Calgary: Property tax rates and bill calculation
- City of Edmonton: City of Edmonton - Historical Tax Rates