Calgary property tax increase higher than expected, mayor criticizes province for rise

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Calgary property tax increase higher than expected, mayor criticizes province for rise
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Residential properties with a median assessed value of $610,000 will pay an increase of 8.6 per cent in property taxes, accounting for both municipal and provincial fees.CBC NewsWith rates now set, property tax bills will be mailed out in May. Calgarians will be facing a higher property tax rate than expected, after city council voted to confirm the 2024 tax rate bylaw on Tuesday.

In Calgary, a preliminary assessment report presented to council last November showed an overall increase in residential assessment of 10 per cent and an increase in non-residential assessment of 3.3 per cent. "When we set our budget in November, we don't know what the province is going to be doing in terms of their share," said Gondek.

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