2026 Budget
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Take a short survey and provide your feedback on the proposed 2026 budget from Nov 4 to 14, 2025. For more information and to take the survey visit Cultivate the Conversation.
Register to speak at a Council meeting during the 2026 budget deliberations on Nov 4-7 and Dec 1, 3 & 8. Learn more about how to register to speak at a City Council meeting.
Learn about the Budget Process: Are you interested in learning how the City’s budget process works? Watch the City’s Budget Overview Video.
The proposed 2026-28 Financial Plan and 2026 Budget were presented to Council on November 4, 2025, including the 2026 municipal and utility operating and capital budgets.
The proposed 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.
This year’s financial plan includes:
- Maintaining high services and service levels.
- Stimulating economic growth by creating more employment and business opportunities for residents.
- Balancing increased costs and required investments for a sustainable future.
The proposed 2026 budget includes an average property tax increase of 3.9 per cent. Residents will see an average of $890 per $100,000 in assessed value on their property tax bill, an increase of about $29 from 2025.
The average utility rate increase of 7.9 per cent yields an average increase of $12.98 per month compared to last year.
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: November 4, 2025