Overview

• Canmore's 'livability tax' will charge part-time homeowners over $6,300 annually, compared to $2,100 for full-time residents.
• The levy targets properties occupied for less than 183 days per year, with proceeds earmarked for affordable housing projects.
• A court ruling delayed the tax's implementation to 2026 but confirmed the town's legal authority to impose it.
• Approximately 25% of Canmore homes are owned by part-time residents, contributing to affordability challenges and 'ghosted' neighborhoods.
• Opposition groups argue the tax is unfair and demand greater accountability for how revenue will be spent.