Tell us what you think about our five-year financial plan
We want to hear your input on the City's five-year financial plan to ensure our priorities reflect those of our residents.
The Financial Plan Highlights document provides a high-level overview of the City’s five-year plan, outlining the budget priorities Council sets and provides a basis for public feedback before it is finalized.
Find a summary of the proposed tax rate and expenditure increases below.
2025 Financial Plan
2026 Financial Plan
Property Tax
3.9%
2.9%
Growth Infrastructure Investment
1.90%
1.90%
Waterworks Utility
0.0%
0.0%
Sanitary Sewer Fund
20.0%
3.5%
2025 Financial Plan
($ millions)
2026 Financial Plan
($ millions)
Operating Plan
747.0
854.5
Capital Plan
438.5
503.5
Burnaby’s budget planning process
Burnaby's budget planning process took place over multiple Council meetings between Council and various City departments. Videos of the Capital and Operating meetings are available as follows:
The deadline to submit feedback is December 11, 2025.
We'll share all public comments with Council before adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan in early 2026. We'll also share the general themes from the comments in an open Council Report.
