2025 Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments
This week is budget week at City Hall. Council is consider recommended adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, focusing additional investments for 2025 to better align with Calgarians’ priorities.
Calgarians have shared that the priorities that matter most to them include:
Infrastructure
Housing
Public Safety
Transit.
See what we’re investing in at calgary.ca/adjustments.
You are also welcome to attend council chambers in person to watch the discussions live, or tune-in online - calgary.ca/live
How do Calgary’s property taxes compare to other cities?
Calgary’s property taxes are some of the lowest among major cities in Canada. They’re also lower than three of our five closest neighbours.
The City measures its performance relative to other Canadian cities. We use the information collected to help identify where we are doing well and where we can improve. We also monitor how we compare against international cities based on various world ranking studies throughout the year. This knowledge strengthens The City’s accountability and enhances transparency.
From 2020-2024, Calgary’s property taxes have increased at a slower rate than most other major Canadian cities – just 1.77%.
Calgarians on average pay lower property taxes as a percentage of household income than most major cities in Canada.
With our 2025 budget investments, Calgary will still have one of the lowest tax increases.
World Rankings for Calgary
Calgary is one of the most livable and competitive cities globally, as demonstrated by various international rankings and reports. Calgary’s strong ranking on numerous measures secures it's position on the world stage.
It also confirms the ability to continually offer a high quality of life for 1.4 million residents who choose to live, work and play here.
Where do our residential property tax dollars go?
Learn more about the City services partially or fully funded by property tax.