2026 Budget
At the December 16, 2025, Council meeting, the City’s 2026-28 Financial Plan and 2026 Budget were approved, following the budget deliberation process. This includes the 2026 Municipal and Utility Operating and Capital budgets.
The 2026 budget continues to focus on maintaining high standards for the delivery of programs and services to residents, businesses and community stakeholders while setting conditions for future growth, community well-being and economic prosperity.
The approved 2026 Budget includes a property tax increase of 3.9 per cent or an average increase of $29 per year per $100,000 assessed property value. The utility rate will see an increase of 7.0 per cent or an average change of $11.38 per month compared to last year.
Approved 2026 Budget Information
PROPOSED 2026 Budget Information
- Proposed Budget Document
- Note: A draft version of a St. Albert Public Library business case was included in the original budget submission. While the budget figures in the draft were correct, it did contain typos. The final corrected version is now included in the above document.
- Proposed Budget Summary
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Last edited: December 16, 2025