2026 Budget

Help shape the future of Vernon!

As we begin planning for the 2026 Budget, we are looking for your feedback to help guide important decisions about how the City allocates its resources.

This survey is part of the first round of public engagement, focused on gathering early feedback before Council begins its review of the budget. Your responses will help identify community priorities and guide future planning. A second round of engagement will take place in the late fall when the Draft Budget is presented for public feedback.

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.

Complete the survey

Key dates

• May 6 to May 26, 2025: Survey open for feedback
• June 2025: What We Heard Report shared with the community
• Late Fall 2025: Draft 2026 Budget is shared and Round 2 of engagement begins
• December 2025: Budget deliberations with Council
• January 2026: Financial Plan Bylaw is brought forward to Council for consideration

How to get involved

• Read the Q&A and review Council's Strategic Plan
• Complete the survey by May 26
  • Download and print a paper copy or pick one up at City Hall
• Ask a question below

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!