Calgary 2026 Budget Preview: 5.4% Tax Increase Proposed for Homeowners

Candidates weigh in on 2026 budget preview ahead of October's municipal election

Candidates running in Calgary's upcoming municipal election share their thoughts on the 2026 budget preview ahead of the October vote.

Calgary 2026 budget preview: 5.4% tax increase proposed for homeowners

Calgarians were given a preview of the city's proposed 2026 budget on Wednesday ahead of official budget deliberations in November.

Calgary proposes 5.4% residential property tax hike in 2026 budget adjustment - Calgary

The overall property tax increase is proposed at 3.6 per cent but will likely be 5.4 per cent for Calgary residential property owners.

Calgary homeowners face 5.4% property tax hike under new budget preview

The City of Calgary is planning to add $260 million in spending to its upcoming budget to support areas it says matter most to taxpayers.