44 local programs and services for Calgary residents — plus provincial and federal programs for Alberta.
Calgary's one-number line for city services — waste pickup, roads, bylaws, recreation, and general inquiries. Call 311 or use the online service request form.
Visit Official SitePay property taxes, view your assessment notice, apply for the Home Owner Grant, and manage your Calgary tax account online.
Visit Official SiteApply for building, renovation, and development permits. Book inspections and track applications through the City of Calgary portal.
Visit Official SiteApply for or renew a Calgary business licence, home-based business permits, and trade licences through the city's business registry.
Visit Official SiteFind your pickup schedule, request a blue/black/green cart, report a missed collection, and learn what goes where in Calgary's recycling program.
Visit Official SiteFind your ward, councillor contact information, council meetings, and how to participate in city decisions affecting your Calgary neighbourhood.
Visit Official SitePay parking tickets, apply for residential parking permits, report potholes or street issues, and check road closures in Calgary.
Visit Official SitePet licensing, lost/found animals, animal noise complaints, and Calgary bylaws enforcement. Licences required for all dogs and cats.
Visit Official SiteCalgary's public transit — CTrain lines, bus routes, low-income transit pass, UPass for students, and trip planning. Includes airport service on Route 300.
Visit Official SiteDiscounted monthly transit passes for eligible low-income Calgarians. Apply online or through Calgary Neighbourhoods community centres.
Visit Official SiteFind hospitals (Foothills, Rockyview, South Health Campus, Peter Lougheed), urgent care, clinics, and health programs in the Calgary area.
Visit Official SiteFree 24/7 health advice from registered nurses. Call 811 for non-emergency health questions. For emergencies call 911; for mental health crisis call or text 9-8-8.
Visit Official SiteLocal 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for Calgary and southern Alberta. Call 403-266-4357. Works alongside Canada's 9-8-8 national line.
Visit Official SiteFree sexual and reproductive health services, STI testing, and counselling for Calgarians. Part of Alberta's community health network.
Visit Official SiteCalgary's largest provider of affordable and subsidized rental housing. Apply for social housing, view vacancies, and manage your tenancy.
Visit Official SiteCity-run registry connecting low-income Calgarians with affordable rental units across the city. One application for multiple providers.
Visit Official SiteCoordinates housing-first programs, emergency shelter referrals, and homelessness prevention services across Calgary.
Visit Official SiteAlberta's free dispute resolution for landlord-tenant issues in Calgary rentals — damage deposits, evictions, rent increases, and repairs.
Visit Official SiteIn-person Alberta Works employment services in Calgary — job search, training grants, income support applications, and AISH intake.
Visit Official SiteFree career counselling, resume help, computer access, and job search workshops at Calgary library branches across the city.
Visit Official SiteIn-person help with EI, CPP, OAS, SIN, passports, and federal benefits at Service Canada locations in Calgary.
Visit Official SiteResources for newcomers and skilled workers finding employment in Calgary's labour market, including credential recognition guidance.
Visit Official SiteFree parenting programs, early childhood development, and family support at community hubs across Calgary. Funded by Alberta Children's Services.
Visit Official SiteApply for provincial child care fee subsidies for licensed daycare, day homes, and preschool in Calgary.
Visit Official SitePublic school registration, ESL programs, special education services, and school calendars for Calgary families.
Visit Official SiteCatholic separate school registration, transportation, and student services for Calgary and surrounding areas.
Visit Official SiteInformation, referral, and support programs for Calgary seniors — housing, home care navigation, social isolation, and elder abuse prevention.
Visit Official SiteDiscounted recreation memberships, fitness classes, and social programs for Calgary seniors at city recreation centres.
Visit Official SiteProvincial monthly benefit for lower-income Calgary seniors. Often automatic if you receive federal GIS — check your eligibility.
Visit Official SiteDial 211 anytime for referrals to Calgary food banks, shelters, mental health, legal aid, and hundreds of local community programs.
Visit Official SiteEmergency food hampers and referral services for Calgarians facing food insecurity. Appointment-based distribution.
Visit Official SiteEmergency shelter, meals, health services, and housing support for vulnerable Calgarians. Largest shelter in the city.
Visit Official SiteSettlement services for newcomers — language training, employment help, credential evaluation, and community integration in Calgary.
Visit Official SiteFree library cards, internet access, newcomer programs, language learning, and community meeting spaces at 21 Calgary branches.
Visit Official SiteGet your Alberta driver's licence, vehicle registration, and ID card at registry agent offices throughout Calgary.
Visit Official SitePay parking, apply for residential permits, and manage parkade accounts for street and lot parking in Calgary.
Visit Official SiteElectricity and natural gas for most Calgary homes. Set up service, pay bills, and access Alberta utility rebate programs.
Visit Official SiteFree help for Calgary residents with electricity and gas billing disputes, retailer complaints, and understanding your utility bill.
Visit Official SiteSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology — student loans, scholarships, career services, and apprenticeship programs in Calgary.
Visit Official SiteCalgary's community college — ESL, upgrading, career programs, and student financial aid for Calgary residents.
Visit Official SiteStudent loans, scholarships, mental health support, and career services at the University of Calgary.
Visit Official SiteCommunity volunteers file your taxes for free at clinics across Calgary libraries, community centres, and churches each tax season.
Visit Official SiteAssured Income for the Severely Handicapped — apply through Alberta Supports Calgary offices for living allowance and health benefits.
Visit Official SiteOne-time provincial emergency help for Calgarians in crisis — food, rent, or utilities when facing unexpected hardship.
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