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City of Calgary draft budget proposes 3.6 per cent average tax increase

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Average Calgary home worth $ 700,000 will see a 3.9 per cent property tax hike in 2025 .

The city is also proposing increased user fees for water, waste and recycling services.

Condo owners would see the most significant hike, with an average increase of 10.5 per cent for a condo assessed at $ 360,000 .

Council will begin budget deliberations the week of Nov. 18 .

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