Calgary’s Tax Hike Looms as Budget Grows | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Calgary’s city council just wrapped up a tense, closed-door budget meeting hinting at a looming property tax hike — and it’s not just about money, it’s about priorities. With a four-year plan in motion, the mayor signaled a likely tax bump next year to catch up on crumbling infrastructure and underfunded services. Police want hundreds of new officers, transit and fire departments are asking for major boosts, and recreation projects, parks, and the Werklund Centre modernization are all on the table. But not everyone’s on board — one councilor called the proposed tax rate “unacceptable,”…