Alberta

Calgary

Property Tax Assistance Program

Easy application

Tax filing not required

Prerequisite(s) required

To get this benefit you need to first apply for the following benefit(s) if you're eligible:

The Property Tax Assistance Program provides eligible property owners experiencing property hardship with a credit/grant of the increase on their property tax account. Eligible households who are approved for this program will receive an additional rebate for their garbage/recycling/compost fees.

The program opens on June 1 and applications must be submitted by December 31 of each year.

Applying for this program does not alter the property tax obligation. The annual property tax bill due date is June 30.

NOTE: The property tax bill covers the period from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31.

To qualify for the program you must:

  1. Own and reside in your home in Calgary
  2. You cannot own any other property in the City of Calgary
  3. You must own the property for a minimum of one year from date of purchase
  4. You must have experienced an increase in property taxes from the previous year
  5. If there are multiple owners of the property, all owners must be listed on the application. Owners on title who are not applicants may be required to provide proof of alternate residence.

Show proof of income by providing one of the following:

A) Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment

B) Income documents from one of the following sources:

  • Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH)
  • Alberta Works: Income Support
  • Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works Learners)
  • Alberta Works - Alberta Health Benefit
  • Resettlement Assistance Program

C) If you do not have any of the above options, you may use one of the following:

  • Letter from Registered Social Worker
  • Letter for Independent Youth

Please note that if you are using CRA Notice of Assessment, you will need to provide an income proof for each family member related by blood, marriage, adoption or common-law who is 18 years or older living at the same Calgary address.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

You need to provide documents before applying to a Fair Entry program. This is the information required when submitting your application:

Residency Documents- You can provide ONE of the following documents to prove you live in Calgary:

  • A copy of your Alberta Driver's License or Alberta Government Identification Card
  • Utility, telephone or cable bill dated within the last 30 days.
  • Any government document with your name and current address dated within the last 30 days.
  • Signed lease agreements.

Income Documents - Any ONE of the following income proofs are the best way to apply:

  • Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH)
  • Alberta Works: Income Support
  • Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works Learners)
  • Alberta Works - Alberta Health Benefit
  • Resettlement Assistance Program

Or you can also provide the following:

  • Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment

If you do not have any of the above options, you may use one of the following:

  • Letter from a Registered Social Worker
  • Letter for Independent Youth

Note: If you are using the Canada Revenue Notice of Assessment or applying for any of the following programs below, you will need to provide an income proof for EACH family member related by blood, marriage, adoption or common-law who is 18 years or older living at the same Calgary address.

Property Tax No cost spay/neuter for cats Internet, cell phone, television

Note: These are samples of documents we do NOT accept to prove your income:

Bank statements Pay cheques or stubs Immigration documents Letters from people who are not registered social workers T4 slips Tax documents other than the Notice of Assessment

Applications are reviewed from Jun. 1 to Dec. 31 each year. Applications received after Dec. 31 will be reviewed in June of the following year.

In order to access the Property Tax Assistance Program, applicants must be approved by the Fair Entry program.

To apply for the Fair Entry program, you must provide these documents that confirm your income, age, and residency in Calgary. Please click here to access a full list of accepted documents.

You can apply for the Fair Entry program in four ways:

  1. Online Application: Please click here to access the online application.

  2. In Person at the following locations Municipal Building, Village Square Library and Shawnessy Location

  3. Mail to: Fair Entry #8064 P.O. Box 2100 Station M, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5

  4. Fax to: 403-268-2596

  5. Drop-Off to designated locations accross the city.Please click here to view the list.

Last updated: July 14, 2026