Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program
Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program
The City supports vibrant areas where people live, work, shop, dine and spend time. The parking revenue reinvestment program helps make these areas possible by using a portion of on-street paid parking revenue to fund improvements in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other eligible communities.
Council approved funding for public space improvements through on-street paid parking and Market Permits helps make Calgary’s public spaces more welcoming and enjoyable. These investments support local businesses and strengthen community life.
How funding works
Each year, ten per cent of the net revenue from paid on-street parking and one hundred percent of Market Permit net revenue is set aside for local improvements within eligible Business Improvement Areas and Community Associations (CAs).
This funding goes to:
- Business Improvement Areas
- Eligible Community Associations that are not part of a Business Improvement Area but within the grey Parking Limit boundaries.
Funds from on-street parking and Market Permits collected in a community are allocated for public space improvements, with the amount determined by the parking revenue generated in each area.
Setting Parking Prices
Parking prices are based on local supply and demand. This is outlined in section 5.1.2 of the Calgary Parking Policies. There is no fixed revenue goal and some years there may not be a surplus available for reinvestment.
For more information about the program, please contact biasupport@calgary.ca
What the program supports
Public Space projects that:
- Make streets more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
- Improve streets and parking.
- Enhance the design of public space.
- Help create lively, well-used neighbourhoods.
The previous year’s surplus revenue is used to support a Business Improvement Areas or communities’ public space improvements such as upgraded sidewalks, lighting, seating, landscaping, and other public space or parking enhancements.
We work closely with Business Improvement Areas and eligible Calgary communities to help pool or leverage funding so that eligible projects are considered through an application process. Application forms can be found in each distinct section below
The parking revenue funding can be used for infrastructure and service improvements in these areas.
What can the funding be used for?
The parking revenue funding can be used for infrastructure and service improvements in these areas.
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
Eligible Organizations
Eligible Business Improvement Areas who receive yearly Parking Revenue Reinvestments include:
- 17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District Business Improvement Area
- 4th Street South West Business Improvement Area
- Beltline Business Improvement Area
- Bridgeland Business Improvement Area
- Calgary Downtown Association (CDA) Business Improvement Area
- Chinatown Business Improvement Area
- Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area
- Inglewood Business Improvement Area
- Kensington Business Improvement Area
- Victoria Park Business Improvement Area
Funding allocations
| Business Improvement Area (BIA) | Allocation of Parking Revenue Reinvestment - On-street Parking for 2025 |
|---|---|
| 17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District Business Improvement Area | $37,548 |
| 4th Street South West Business Improvement Area | $49,279 |
| Beltline Business Improvement Area | $95,712 |
| Bridgeland Business Improvement Area | $10,521 |
| Calgary Downtown Association (CDA) Business Improvement Area | $377,671 |
| Chinatown Business Improvement Area | $63,078 |
| Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area | $3,058 |
| Inglewood Business Improvement Area | $13,951 |
| Kensington Business Revitalization Zone | $50,752 |
| Victoria Park Business Improvement Area | $75,803 |
Guidelines
Application form
To apply for a project, please fill out this application form.
Community Associations (CAs)
Eligible Organizations
Eligible Community Associations who receive yearly pooled Parking Revenue Reinvestment funds include:
- Beltline, Britannia/Elboya
- Cliff Bungalow/Mission
- Crescent Heights
- Downtown East Village
- Hillhurst/Sunnyside
- Varsity
- Windsor Park
Funding allocations
| Community Association | Project Descriptions | Total Funding Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Beltline Neighbourhood Association | High Park Gardens (Electrical connections, lighting, seating, wayfinding) | $71,937.00 |
| Beltline Neighbourhood Association | 2025 Bump Festival (Artists fees and materials, anti-graffiti coating, permits and lane closures, public art) | $100,000.00 |
| Crescent Heights | 2nd Avenue Activation: NE Planters (Planters, pallets, soil and plant material, delivery services) | $6,280.00 |
| Elboya-Brittania | Community Hall Public Realm Improvements (Removal of existing concrete, prep/form/place new concrete, new bike racks, project management fees) | $18,800.00 |
Guidelines
Application form
To apply for a project, please fill out this application form.
Market Permits
Eligible Organizations
Eligible Community Associations (CAs) who receive yearly Market Permit funds include:
- Auburn Bay
- Bankview
- Beltline
- Bridgeland
- Capitol Hill
- Cliff Bungalow / Mission
- CFB Currie
- Crescent Heights
- Dalhousie
- Elboya - Brittania
- Erlton
- Glamorgan
- Hillhurst
- Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
- Inglewood
- Killarney/Glengarry
- Kingsland
- Lincoln Park
- Lower Mount Royal
- Mount Pleasant
- Parkdale
- Radisson Heights
- Ramsey
- Renfrew
- Rosedale
- Roxboro/Rideau Park
- Rutland Park
- Somerset
- Sunalta
- Sunnyside
- Tuxedo Park
- University Heights
- Upper Hillhurst / Westmount
- Upper Mount Royal
- Westgate
Funding allocations
| Community Association (CA) | Allocation of Market Permit Revenue for 2024 |
|---|---|
| Auburn Bay | $813 |
| Bankview | $1,552 |
| Beltline | $40,433 |
| Bridgeland | $13,013 |
| Capitol Hill | $632 |
| Cliff Bungalow / Mission | $21,819 |
| CFB Currie | $5,458 |
| Crescent Heights | $4,793 |
| Dalhousie | $2,745 |
| Elboya - Brittania | $1,577 |
| Erlton | $11,503 |
| Glamorgan | $3,158 |
| Hillhurst | $5,770 |
| Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill | $4,885 |
| Inglewood | $1,455 |
| Killarney/Glengarry | $3,515 |
| Kingsland | $30 |
| Lincoln Park | $3,173 |
| Lower Mount Royal | $2,025 |
| Mount Pleasant | $369 |
| Parkdale | $3,527 |
| Radisson Heights | $22 |
| Ramsey | $102 |
| Renfrew | $3,502 |
| Rosedale | $316 |
| Roxboro/Rideau Park | $13,373 |
| Rutland Park | $3,158 |
| Somerset | $2,015 |
| Sunalta | $1,972 |
| Sunnyside | $3,950 |
| Tuxedo Park | $1,520 |
| University Heights | $490 |
| Upper Hillhurst / Westmount | $305 |
| Upper Mount Royal | $3,138 |
| Westgate | $100 |
Guidelines
Application form
To apply for a project, please fill out this application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long has the program been around?
The program started in 2016. However, in 2024, Council approved changes to the Calgary Parking Policies. Now, 10 percent of the net revenue from on-street paid parking is shared with eligible BIAs and communities to fund local improvements in areas with paid parking. This change makes funding more stable from year to year.
Does the Program include parkades and surface lots?
No, the Program only includes on-street parking.
Does a proposed project need to be located within its community's boundaries?
Yes, funds must be used within the boundaries of the applying community.
What if my community has a Residents Association instead of a Community Association. Can we still access the funds?
Yes, both Residents Associations and Community Associations can access the funds as long as they meet the required guidelines.
When will my community receive its annual funding top-up?
Previous years’ allocations are distributed each April. All eligible communities will receive a letter outlining their allocated amount, and the updated amounts will be posted on the program’s website.
Who can I reach out to if I have more questions?
All questions related to the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Fund can be sent to biasupport@calgary.ca.