Each year we conduct public engagement to get input from residents and businesses to guide the development of the draft annual budget.
Public input on the budget helps inform Council when deliberating the draft budget. This leads to approval of a final budget for the upcoming year.
Share your feedback
Engagement for the 2026 Budget is now closed.
From August 12 to September 14, 2025, staff shared information and collected public input about the 2026 Budget. Engagement took place through an online survey and pop-up events across the city.
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
Questions and additional feedback?
Email: budget@vancouver.ca