City of Vancouver 2026 Budget

Each year, City staff create an annual budget for City Council to consider. The budget outlines City spending across key service areas such as public safety, transportation, infrastructure, parks and recreation and more. Provincial law requires the City not to spend more money than it brings in each year.

Public input

Between August 12 and September 14, 2025, staff shared information and gathered public input about the City's 2026 budget. This took place through an online survey and pop-ups at locations across the City.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on the 2026 Budget.

Next steps:

Your feedback has been combined into a public report that has been shared with Council as part of their 2026 Budget discussions.

You can:

• Review the Proposed 2026 Budget
• Watch Council discuss the Proposed 2026 Budget:
  • Proposed 2026 Budget: Wednesday, Nov. 12 (meeting begins at 9:30 am)
  • Final 2026 Budget vote: Tuesday, Nov. 25 (meeting begins at 9:30 am)
• Contact Mayor and Council directly to provide feedback on the 2026 Budget
• Learn about the City's budget and how it's created (PDF, 239 KB)