Property Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)

WHAT IS ‘TIPP’?

Property Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is a Tax Installment Payment Plan that allows property owners to pay their Property Tax in 12 installments, rather than a single annual payment.

HOW DOES TIPP WORK?
Payments may only be made on the first of each month by automatic withdrawal from a bank account.
A monthly payment is calculated by dividing your annual tax levy by 12. The program begins January 1, however, you may join at any time during the year. Your payment amount will be adjusted for June 1 to compensate for changes in taxes as a result of the annual tax levy in May. You will be notified of the total amount of installments paid to date and the new installment amount for the remainder of the year.

IS THERE A CHARGE TO JOIN?
The City of Calgary does not charge for this service if you start the program January 1. If you join after January 1 there is a 2% filing fee based on the missed installments. An initial payment of the missed installments plus the filing fee must be paid at the time of application.

WHAT IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS MADE TO MY TAX ACCOUNT?
Adjustments to your tax account may be made during the year due to a decrease or increase in your assessed value. You will be given 30 days notice unless other arrangements have been made.

CURRENT YEAR
Tax Decrease:
The monthly installment will continue until your account is paid in full. The final installment will bring your account to a zero balance.
Tax Increase:
The monthly installment will automatically be adjusted for increases received prior to November. After November 1, increases are due and payable by the due date.

NEXT YEAR
In December all accounts are reviewed. If an adjustment is made to your account you will be notified.

TWO WEEKS WRITTEN NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
• To change banking information, you need to provide a new ‘VOID’ cheque.
• To stop withdrawals when your property is sold.
• To cancel the program for any other reason.
If you withdraw or your plan is cancelled, all unpaid taxes are due and payable, subject to penalties in accordance with the Penalty By-law.
* TIPP payments are neither refundable nor transferable.

Non-Payment:
If any payment is missed, The City of Calgary has the option to cancel the agreement and request payment of the total outstanding taxes. The new owner can assume the TIPP payments for the property by submitting an application. TIPP payments are not refundable and may not be transferred from one property to another.

TO JOIN TIPP YOU NEED TO …
• have a bank account
• fill out an application
• provide a sample cheque marked “VOID”

TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION …

WEBSITE Click for TIPPS Website 
EMAIL   Contact the City Tax Department
PHONE 311 or 403-268-CITY (2489)

VISIT 3rd floor

Calgary Municipal Building
800 Macleod Trail S.E.
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.