March 2024 Newsletter

I hope you're staying cozy as we wait for the cold to loosen its grip. Don't forget to set your clocks forward for daylight savings on Sunday, March 10th! Losing that hour of sleep can effect people differently, so please take extra care if you're travelling.

Today is March 8th, marking International Women's Day (IWD). The campaign theme for IWD 2024 is "Inspire Inclusion." We pave the way for a better world when we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion. When women are inspired to be included, they experience a profound sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. Take a moment to reflect on what you can do to make every woman's experience one of feeling seen, heard, and valued in your life.

With appreciation,

Councillor Courtney Walcott

Property Assessments

The Customer Review Period for property assessments will end on March 11, 2024

If you haven't reviewed your assessment notice, you can do so until March 11. Inquiries made before March 11 will be considered for 2024. Inquiries after March 11 will be reviewed, and the resulting value changes will be applied to next year's assessment period.

Your 2024 property assessment reflects the market value of your property on July 1, 2023, and the characteristics and physical condition of the property on December 31, 2023.

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. You must 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 2024 Property Taxes and determine where your tax dollars go. Your property is used to calculate your annual property tax bill, which is mailed in the spring.

TIPP Online is Here!

The city is excited to introduce the Tax Instalment Payment Plan TIPP Online, a hassle-free way to enroll in the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) program. Now, joining is easier and more convenient than ever.

The city has streamlined the multi-step registration process to a simple one-step online form, and you can join from anywhere you are 24/7. You only need your roll/tax number and banking details to start. Then, the city will confirm your enrolment in real-time.

Not sure what TIPP is?

The program began in 1989, and today, over 60% of all property owners use TIPP because it’s an effortless way to budget and pay your property tax.

When can you join TIPP?

You can start any time in the year. the city adjusts your monthly payment accordingly to ensure your tax bill is paid in full by the end of the year. Smaller monthly payments help you save time and money by making your budgeting easier and removing the risk of late payment penalties.

Visit calgary.ca/TIPP and get started on the new form now today!

Home is Here: Calgary Housing Strategy

The City and Council continue to move forward in implementing the Housing Strategy. Yesterday, Calgary Planning Commission approved the Rezoning for Housing land-use amendments, which will come to Council on April 22nd for a Public Hearing.

Click to learn more about Rezoning for Housing and the Housing Strategy.

All are welcome to drop in to an in-person session:

March 11, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport (6620 36th Street NE)
March 13, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre (9030 Macleod Trail S)
March 16, 11:00 AM to 2:00 p.m., Ranchlands Community Association (7713 Ranchview Drive NW)

Register for Federation of Calgary Communities Walking Tours:

Join Josh White, Director of City & Regional Planning at The City of Calgary, as he walks you through a typical Calgary community experiencing growth. See R-CG, R-G, and H-GO in practice to learn how the proposed rezoning may affect your community. Please be prepared to walk several blocks in weather-appropriate clothing; we will move forward with the tours, snow, rain or shine.

March 16, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., St. Pius X School (2312 18 Street NW) (Click here to register)
April 6, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Central Memorial High School (5111 21 Street SW) (Click here to register)