Each year, we must deliver a balanced budget while maintaining key services and capital infrastructure.
What's happeningHelp shape the 2026 Budget
If you live in Vancouver or operate a business in the city, we want your feedback on priorities for the 2026 Budget, our annual plan for funding and delivering services across Vancouver.
As we work to manage rising costs while limiting property tax increases, we want to know your preferences for City spending and delivering a balanced budget.
Take our survey between August 12 and September 14, 2025. Your input will help inform Council’s review of the draft budget in December.
Budget priorities
On October 31, 2023, Council approved 9 City Council strategic priorities with a focus on the issues and opportunities most important to Vancouver residents and businesses.
Each year, our staff work to incorporate these strategic priorities into our budget and service plans.
Review Vibrant Vancouver: City Council's Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 PDF file (501 KB)
2026-2030 Budget Outlook PDF file (165 KB)
Overview of the key factors impacting our financial outlook, including the steps being taken to balance the budget while improving the delivery of services and capital projects.
2026 Budget process timeline
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May 2025
Develop Budget Outlook
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Jun 2025
Council receives the Budget Outlook
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Aug 12 to Sept 14, 2025
Budget survey open
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Sept 2025
Develop department service plans
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Sept to Nov 2025
Develop draft 2026 Budget
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Dec 2025
Draft Budget is published and made available to Council and public
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Dec 2025
Council approves 2026 Budget
