2026 BUDGET
As the City presents the Draft Five-Year Financial Plan (2026–2030) and the Draft 2026 Budget, community input is essential in helping Council balance the costs of delivering programs, services, and priorities that maintain a high quality of life in West Kelowna.
The budgeting process involves addressing challenges such as maintaining existing service levels, managing the demands of a rapidly growing community, and balancing the rising costs of inflation and interest rates.
Developing the budget requires thoughtful decision making. Council values your feedback to guide investment decisions, ensuring they align with community priorities and support fiscal responsibility now and into the future.
NEXT STEPS: MOVING FORWARD
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE
Get involved in shaping the budget process that guides tax rates, investments, and operations in West Kelowna.
Your ongoing input helps guide how the City invests in services and infrastructure as the budget process moves forward.
Learn about the process, see how your tax dollars are spent, and share what matters most to you—both citywide and in your neighbourhood.
After completing the Draft 2026 Budget engagement, staff will present a report to Council summarizing the feedback received and will seek direction on any changes before the 2026 Budget is approved and the Financial Bylaw is adopted in January 2026.
We will continue to engage with our community throughout 2026 and beyond on City projects, initiatives, programs, and services.
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
Like most cities, West Kelowna’s revenue comes from property taxes and fees for use of City services.
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are self-funded through user fees and are not a part of your property taxes.
2026 BUDGET PROCESS
City departments and the finance team review budget submissions, evaluate the overall impact to the budget and hold workshops with Council.
Council reviews and discusses the provisional budget and draft financial plan.
The Grant-in-Aid program is reviewed, adjusted and adopted as part of the budget process.
City departments prepare and update their budgets for the upcoming five years.
The public provides feedback on the draft budget and shares ideas and priorities for consideration in future budgets. Council adopts the Tax Rate Bylaws. The final tax rate is set.
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK
Let us know what’s important to you by providing your feedback.
We welcome your input as we move forward with finalizing the Draft 2026 Budget.
Council will review and consider community input before the 2026 Budget is approved and the Financial Bylaw is adopted in January 2026. Your feedback will help guide final decisions and ensure alignment with community priorities.
IN PERSON
Budget Open House:
• Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
• City Hall Council Chamber
◦ 3731 Old Okanagan Highway
• 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Drop-in event
BY PHONE
Questions about the budget or how to provide feedback? Give us a call at 778-797-1234.
ONLINE
Visit OurWK.ca/2026budget to complete the questionnaire.
Scan to provide your input
BY MAIL
Contact us and we will arrange for a package of materials to be mailed to you, including the questionnaire. Deadline for drop off is Dec. 12.
