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Empty homes tax comes to small town Canada

Canmore in Alberta joins far-larger Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa in imposing levy
Canmore, Alberta, has imposed an empty homes tax. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Canmore, Alberta, has imposed an empty homes tax. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Some homeowners in the town of Canmore, Alberta, are bracing for new rules taking effect at the start of 2026 that require owners of houses occupied for less than 183 days to pay an extra $4,200 per year on average to the municipality.

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