Snow and Ice Removal Adjacent to Properties
The City of Calgary is committed to keeping our public spaces safe and accessible, but residents also play a vital role. The City maintains roughly 10 per cent of Calgary's 5,000 kilometers of sidewalks, leaving the majority for property owners/occupants to clear.
In recent years, amendments to Calgary's Streets Bylaw (20M88) have strengthened compliance measures, including an escalating fine structure for property owners who fail to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall ending:
- If a sidewalk or pathway adjacent to private property is not cleared, a complaint can be filed through 311 to Calgary Community Standards.
- A peace officer will inspect, provide education and leave a 24-hour warning if the snow and ice aren’t cleared.
- If the issue persists, the officer will assign a contractor for removal, and the property owner will be fined and charged for the service.
- The fine for not clearing snow/ice is $250, with escalating fines for subsequent violations within 12 months.
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First offence: $250
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Second offence in a 12-month period: $500
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Third subsequent offence(s) in a 12-month period: $750, automatic court summons
Key guideline: Snow can be shoveled from sidewalks onto the street but not from private property, like driveways, into public spaces. Snow must not block designated wheeling lanes, like downtown cycle tracks.
For more information about now and ice maintenance, see Calgary.ca/Snow.
Become a Snow Angel
Clearing snow and ice from sidewalks can be challenging –even dangerous – for older adults and people with limited mobility. Snow Angels help keep those Calgarians safe. Consider becoming a Snow Angel today!
Property Assessment Notices Are Out!
The 2025 Property Assessment notices are out. When you receive your notice, check the property details and review your property value. Your property assessment reflects the market value of your property on July 1, 2024, and the characteristics and physical condition of the property on Dec. 31, 2024.
To help you review your property assessment, the city offers general resources at calgary.ca/assessment and property-specific tools through the secure login feature of Assessment Search at calgary.ca/assessmentsearch. By logging onto your property-specific account on Assessment Search, you can:
- Check the property details used to determine the assessed value of your property.
- Update your residential property details. It’s important you keep your information current, as incorrect property details may result in assessments that do not accurately reflect the value of your property.
- Compare your property’s assessed value to similar properties in your area to ensure fairness.
- Review real estate market trends and learn how your property was assessed.
New to Assessment Search? Visit calgary.ca/about-assessment-search to learn how to set up your account.
The city offers a property tax calculator at calgary.ca/assessment to help you estimate your 2025 Property Taxes and determine where your tax dollars go.
Have questions about your assessment? Ask the City Assessor!
Marda Loop Main Street Construction Update
Construction for the Marda Loop Main Streets project has wrapped for the season, with 33 Avenue and Loop with the Loop substantially completed.
We know this construction season has been challenging and the project team are doing our best to address concerns. We hope you're starting to see improvement in the community and encourage you to support local businesses in Marda Loop.
The City is evaluating the Main Streets Business Support Grant pilot. Participate in this process until February 10, 2025.
Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP)
It’s easier than ever to join the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP). The city's online process streamlines registration, allowing you to enroll from the comfort of your home, 24/7. All you need is your roll number and banking details, which will confirm your enrolment in real time.
TIPP lets you split your annual property tax payments into 12 equal, manageable monthly instalments instead of paying in one lump sum. It’s an easy way to stay on top of your property taxes without the burden of a large bill.
Enrolling now means you’ll enjoy smaller, regular payments throughout the year. Joining in January offers the full budgeting benefits of spreading payments over 12 months, and you can enroll at any time during the year. The city adjusts your payments to ensure your tax bill is fully paid by year’s end. Plus, there are no fees, making joining even more affordable.
Join TIPP today—visit calgary.ca/TIPP to get started and enjoy easier budgeting for the year ahead!
Chinook and West Elbow Communities Local Area Plans
Chinook Communities Local Area Plan
The proposed Chinook Communities Local Area Plan will be brought forward to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee for review and decision on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
If you, or people you know, are interested in submitting comments or speaking at Committee, it may be helpful to visit calgary.ca/PublicHearing to learn more about the process and go over some tips for presenting or submitting comments. The following videos and tip sheets provide a good summary of some of the key things to know, but other resources are also available at the link above.
West Elbow Communities Local Area Plan
Virtual Information Sessions:
Tuesday, January 21 from 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
- Registration is required in advance for this Microsoft Teams Meeting.
Monday, February 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
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Registration is required in advance for this Microsoft Teams Meeting.
In-person Information Session:
Tuesday, January 28 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop - 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7.
- Registration is not required for the in-person session. Drop in anytime between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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