Taxes to transit: Things that will cost more in 2026 in Calgary
As the new year rolls around, things will get pricier in Calgary. The City of Calgary released its 2026 budget, and some services will see an increase in fees.
From transit passes to pet licences, here are a couple of things that will see price increases in 2026.
Recreation fees
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As of Jan. 1, 2026, fees for admissions, passes, and rentals at City-operated recreation facilities will vary in increases.
“To better align with market rates, keep pace with inflation, and to continue offering accessible and quality recreation facilities, programs and services to all, rates and fees for recreation admissions and passes will increase incrementally by an average of 3 per cent, and ice and athletic field rentals will increase by an average of 1 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively, over 2025 rates,” says the City.
Transit
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Adult single ride tickets will increase from $3.80 to $4, and adult monthly passes will increase from $118 to $126. Youth passes are also seeing an increase in the new year, with single tickets increasing from $2.55 to $2.65, and monthly passes will increase in September 2026 to $86 to $92. You can view all transit price increases online.
Waste and recycling cart fees
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The total fees for the black bin, green bin, and blue bin combined are increasing from $19.54 to $20.51.
Pet fees
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Most annual pet licence fees will increase by one dollar in 2026 in Calgary.
Property taxes
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According to the City, to help Calgarians manage rising living costs, Council approved key affordability measures, including lowering the overall tax revenue increase by using $50 million in investment income, while keeping reserves strong, and removing the planned 1 per cent tax shift from non- residential to residential properties.
“As a result, the overall tax revenue increase for 2026 was reduced from the proposed 3.6 per cent to 1.6 per cent.”
You can find the 2026 City of Calgary budget online.