City Council wants to ban homes on YOUR land. They're picking winners and losers while taxpayers foot the $861M bill.
Days until Council votes on the $861M Taxpayer Penalty
Public Hearing: March 23, 2026
“Thoughtful growth” shouldn't require a billion-dollar bribe to Ottawa just to keep things the way they were in 1970.
If Council votes to strip your property rights, Calgary loses $861 million in federal funding. See how much YOUR property taxes could increase to cover their incompetence.
Enter your estimated home value to see the impact
How we calculate: Based on the estimated property tax surcharge needed to recover the $861 million federal funding loss over 5 years when Council bans homes on your land. Your annual surcharge is calculated as (Home Value × 1.25%) ÷ 5 years.
“If policymakers want falling prices to lead to lasting affordability—not a deeper construction slump—they should reduce development charges and reform zoning rules.”
When the government bans certain homes, they are picking winners and losers with YOUR land.
Feb 11, 2026
Section 1(a) of the Alberta Bill of Rights guarantees your right to the enjoyment of property. By banning your freedom to use your land as you see fit, City Hall is violating the spirit of Alberta law.
This isn't about urban planning theory. It's about property rights, fiscal responsibility, and letting Calgary families make their own choices.
Stop the government from telling you what you can build on your own property. Property rights are fundamental freedoms that must be protected.
Let the market build homes, not bureaucrats. When government removes restrictions, builders respond to demand and prices stabilize naturally.
We can't afford to lose $861 MILLION in federal funding. That's your money being wasted because of ideology over economics.
Families should have the freedom to choose the housing that works for them—single family, duplex, townhouse, or apartment. Ban the Housing Ban.
Federal housing funding Calgary will LOSE if Council repeals the rezoning policy. That money could build thousands of homes.
The number of single-family homes that will be forcibly converted if rezoning stays. It simply gives property owners MORE choices, not fewer.
Of Calgary homeowners who will see property tax increases if we have to make up the $861M funding shortfall. This affects EVERYONE.
The PUBLIC HEARING where Council votes. Show up, speak up, or send written submissions. Democracy works when you participate.
“Don't let gatekeepers burn $1 billion of taxpayer money to score political points.”
Common sense for Calgary
These City Councillors will decide whether to waste $861 million of federal funding. Make sure they hear from YOU before March 23rd.
Ward 10
Lead sponsor of the repeal motion; dismissive of $1B funding withdrawal reports.
Ward 13
Primary opponent of density; claims the CMHC letter is open to 'interpretation'.
Ward 14
Anti-incumbent stance; likely to vote for repeal to satisfy base of 'Recall' supporters.
Ward 5
Incumbent balancing ward pressure; needs to see the 'Taxpayer Penalty' numbers.
Mayor
Prioritizes 'local context' over CMHC contract compliance; downplaying the $1B loss.
Ward 2
Consistently skeptical of city-wide mandates; likely to support 'exclusionary' tweaks.
Ward 1
Ran on a Communities First platform to repeal blanket rezoning.
Ward 12
Campaigned against 'forced density'; likely to vote for exclusionary zoning.
Ward 11
Expected to vote with the repeal block; under heavy pressure from ward NIMBYs.
Ward 6
Business-minded newcomer; potentially open to density if framed as 'Freedom to Build'.
Ward 3
Focused on maintaining federal infrastructure funding for North Calgary.
Ward 4
Vocal warning that CMHC will pull funding if rezoning is repealed.
Ward 9
Supports housing supply as a means to keep local business staff in the city.
Ward 7
Inner-city representative; supports density to manage urban sprawl costs.
City Council responds to constituent pressure. Send emails, make calls, and share on social media. Let them know that Calgary taxpayers are watching their vote on March 23rd.