2026 Budget

Thank you for participating! Public consultation on the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan is now closed. You can now read the What We Heard Report, which highlights key feedback from the survey and Open House events.

Help shape the future of Vernon

As we continue planning for the 2026 Budget, we asked our community to help guide important decisions about how the City allocates its resources.

Developing the 2026 budget is part of the City's five-year financial plan to maintain and improve municipal services and support Council's Strategic Plan.

Round 1: Community Feedback

In May 2025, we asked the community to share their priorities to help guide the preparation of the Draft 2026 Budget. To learn more about what we learned from the first round of engagement, read the What We Heard Report.

Round 2: Community Feedback

Results of what we learned from the community as part of the online survey and in-person Open Houses is now available. Read the What We Heard Report, which highlights key feedback from the survey and Open House events.

Key dates

  • November 10: Draft 2026 Budget is shared and Round 2 of engagement begins
  • November 10-24: Survey open
  • Open Houses
    • November 18 - Silverstar Brewing, 2933a 30th Ave
      3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • November 19 - City Hall, Council Chambers, 3400 30th Street
      11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • December 1: Budget deliberations with Council
  • January 2026: Financial Plan Bylaw is brought forward to Council for consideration

About the budget

Near the end of each year, Council reviews, discusses and debates the annual operating and capital budget proposed by staff for the next calendar year. Prior to the budget deliberation meetings, staff review each department and prepares recommendations for potential adjustments. Council then reviews the recommendations, and the feedback provided by members of the public, to make informed decisions.

Your feedback matters

Getting involved and providing your input will help shape the direction of Vernon in 2026 and tell us what matters most to you—whether it's parks, roads, public safety, community services, or something else. Get involved today!

Thank you for participating! Public consultation on the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan is now closed. You can now read the What We Heard Report, which highlights key feedback from the survey and Open House events.

Help shape the future of Vernon

As we continue planning for the 2026 Budget, we asked our community to help guide important decisions about how the City allocates its resources.

Developing the 2026 budget is part of the City's five-year financial plan to maintain and improve municipal services and support Council's Strategic Plan.

Round 1: Community Feedback

In May 2025, we asked the community to share their priorities to help guide the preparation of the Draft 2026 Budget. To learn more about what we learned from the first round of engagement, read the What We Heard Report.

Round 2: Community Feedback

Results of what we learned from the community as part of the online survey and in-person Open Houses is now available. Read the What We Heard Report, which highlights key feedback from the survey and Open House events.

Key dates

  • November 10: Draft 2026 Budget is shared and Round 2 of engagement begins
  • November 10-24: Survey open
  • Open Houses
    • November 18 - Silverstar Brewing, 2933a 30th Ave
      3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • November 19 - City Hall, Council Chambers, 3400 30th Street
      11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • December 1: Budget deliberations with Council
  • January 2026: Financial Plan Bylaw is brought forward to Council for consideration

About the budget

Near the end of each year, Council reviews, discusses and debates the annual operating and capital budget proposed by staff for the next calendar year. Prior to the budget deliberation meetings, staff review each department and prepares recommendations for potential adjustments. Council then reviews the recommendations, and the feedback provided by members of the public, to make informed decisions.

Your feedback matters

Getting involved and providing your input will help shape the direction of Vernon in 2026 and tell us what matters most to you—whether it's parks, roads, public safety, community services, or something else. Get involved today!

  • November 26 update

    Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback as part of the second round of consultation. More information about what we learned as part of this process will be shared in late November 2025.

  • November 10 update

    On Monday, November 10, Council will receive the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan for review ahead of December’s budget deliberations. The plan outlines the City’s priorities, fixed costs, and proposed budget changes for the coming year.

    The 2026 Draft Financial Plan includes a 6.74 per cent operational tax increase to maintain service levels and address inflationary and contractual cost pressures.

    The City of Vernon is inviting the community to review the proposed financial plan and share their feedback before final decisions are made. The results of your input will be made public and shared with Council ahead of the December 1 meeting where Council will deliberate on the 2026–2030 Financial Plan.

    To learn more about the process and proposed tax increase, read the full news release.

  • June 2025 update

    Thank you to everyone who participated and provided shared their thoughts on the 2026 Budget.

    Read the What We Heard Report to learn more about insights and priorities from the community.

    Later this fall, the community will be asked to provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Budget prior to budget deliberations in December.

Page last updated: 01 Dec 2025, 08:34 AM