Calgary's proposed 2026 budget includes over $300 million in new investments in transit, housing, infrastructure, and public safety, funded partly by a 3.6% property tax increase. Typical single-family homes may see a 5.8% tax rise, condos 1.3%, and commercial properties 1.3%. The budget aims to balance affordability with service investments, while the mayor seeks to halve the tax hike. Council will begin deliberations on Nov. 24.