On Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m., Council will review the 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, which includes the proposed 2026 budget.
As the District continues to manage cost pressures in areas such as policing, fire protection, bylaw services, and infrastructure, Council remains focused on balancing the need to maintain and improve essential services while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. The proposed budget reflects an increase of 6.25% on the municipal, policing, and fire portion of property taxes—consistent with last year’s range—underscoring Council’s commitment to financial stability and long-term planning.
Diversifying the tax base continues to be one of Lake Country’s top priorities. As such, the approach involves strategically working with developers, investors and entrepreneurs to realize Lake Country’s potential and possibilities, with the end goal of stabilizing residential taxation.
A 1% tax increase generates approximately $239,000 in revenue. For the typical (median) single-family home assessed at $930,000, the proposed 6.25% increase would mean an estimated $172 annually ($14 per month).
Get Involved!
Budget deliberations begin Tuesday, December 2 at the regular council meeting and your input matters.
Review the proposed 2026 budget and ask your questions on Let’s Talk Lake Country-Budget. All questions and comments received will be provided to Council before the financial plan is adopted in March 2026.
Review the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan
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