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Recreation Fee Assistance
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This program provides lower cost fees for City of Calgary Recreation facilities,
golf courses, leisure centres, and access to partnering organizations.
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Once you have obtained Fair Entry approval, take your photo ID and your Fair Entry
approval letter with you to any Calgary Recreation leisure centre or aquatic centre
to receive your Recreation Fee Assistance Card.
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Calgary Transit Low Income Transit Pass Program
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This program provides lower cost monthly passes for adults (18 and older), youth
(6–17 years of age), and an annual pass for seniors (65+).
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- Adult and youth Transit pass pricing is determined on a sliding scale.
- Photo ID is required at the time of purchase.
- Your Fair Entry account can be linked to your My Fare Account
ID to enable electronic pass purchases.
Please contact Calgary Transit at 403-262-1000 for more information.
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Property Tax Assistance Program
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This is an annual program that provides a credit/grant of the increase in
property tax for your property; anyone who is approved will receive an additional
rebate from Waste and Recycling Services.
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Applications are reviewed from June 1 to December 31 each year.
- Applications received after December 31 will be reviewed in June of the following
year,
- You must own your home and reside in your home,
- You cannot own other property,
- You must own the property for a minimum of one year from date of purchase,
- You must have experienced an increase in property taxes from the previous year.
NOTE: The Property tax bill covers the period from January 1 - December 31.
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Seniors Services Home Maintenance Program
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The Seniors Services Home Maintenance (SSHM) program provides home maintenance support
to seniors (65 years and older) living in lower income households. SSHM has a range
of service providers that deliver snow removal, grass cutting and light housekeeping
services for its clients.
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The Seniors Home Maintenance Program has significant differences from the other
City subsidy programs. As a result, applicants should refer to the FAIR ENTRY: SENIORS SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION
GUIDE to avoid confusion.
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No Cost Spay/Neuter Program
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This program provides a free spay and neuter surgery for companion cats and dogs
of eligible low income Calgarians. Following temporary suspension, the program is
currently focusing on cats. Prioritizing cats is an important step in managing the
stray cat population. Dogs may be phased into the program later in 2022.
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- You must own the cat at the time of application.
- Your pet must be licensed at the time of application. All applicants must
be in compliance with the Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO) Bylaw. Under the RPO Bylaw,
at three months of age, all cats and dogs residing in The City of Calgary must have
a City of Calgary license.
- Your pet's license MUST be in the applicant’s name.
- A reduced license for a cat or dog will only apply after the pet’s current license
expires and the animal has been spayed or neutered.
- This program is not available for breeders.
- Applicants can only apply for the program once in a 12-month period.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
- This No Cost Spay/Neuter program is offered by Calgary Community Standards.
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