Calgarians will face a range of new fare and fee increases in 2025, including higher transit fares, property taxes, and water/waste service fees. However, there may be slight savings on ENMAX bills due to a change in local access fee calculation.
The first day of 2025 is set to bring a wave of new fare and fee increases from the City of Calgary . Among other increases, transit fares are rising starting January 1st. For a single ride, fares are going up by 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for youth. On the provincial level, a new municipal budget approved in November means the first day of 2025 will see a range of new fare and fee increases.
Here are some additional costs from the city that Calgarians can expect to pay, starting January 1st, as well as one area where people might see some cost savings. After approval from city council in November, property taxes will increase by 3.6 percent in 2025. The city says for a typical single residential property, Calgarians will pay an estimated additional $8.37 per month in property taxes. Fees for water and waste services will also be higher on January's monthly bills — meaning an estimated $5.09 in waste and recycling and water utilities per month, based on average usage. Transit riders will pay about 10 cents more per ride in the new year, depending on their age and transit pass. Calgary Transit said the increase is to 'ensure that revenues keep pace with operating costs and city growth.' For recreation services, Calgarians have two monthly passes to choose from — there's a Rec Pass and Rec Pass Plus — both of which will see price increases. A monthly-paid Rec Pass Plus gives Calgarians unlimited access each month to all of Calgary's recreation facilities and leisure centres. Calgarians' ENMAX bills may drop slightly in 2025, thanks to a change in how Calgary calculates its local access fees. In recent years, the Alberta Utilities Commission recently approved a new calculation 'to bring more affordable and predictable electricity bills to Calgarians.' Starting January 1st, the local access fee will be calculated using a fixed rate of $0.015507 per kWh for all customers
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