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Calgary Invoices Alberta $10 Million for Collecting Provincial Property Taxes

The move tests the province’s approach after a sharp rise in the education levy pushed up Calgary homeowners’ bills.

When asked about the City of Calgary's $10 million invoice, Alberta premier Danielle Smith said she'd be open to a conversation about centralizing tax collection.
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Justin Brattinga stands at the podium prior to a scheduled press conference in 2019.

Overview

  • Calgary sent the invoice on Aug. 25 to recoup the city’s costs for administering the provincial education tax, money the mayor says could support services or infrastructure.
  • City council unanimously authorized billing the province for these collection costs in March.
  • Premier Danielle Smith signaled openness to discussing centralized provincial tax collection but made no commitment to pay the $10 million.
  • Political experts do not expect the province to cover the invoice, and Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot questioned the timing of the move.
  • The provincial budget raised Calgary’s education tax requisition by 18% to more than $1 billion, increasing a median homeowner’s bill by $29.25 per month, with about $11 of that going to the city.