Parkland County approves finalized 2026 budget

PARKLAND COUNTY----- Parkland County's 2026 finalized municipal budget has been approved and is set to deliver a low tax rate increase for residents.

The budget includes a residential tax rate increase of 0.8 percent and a non residential increase of 2.75 percent with an estimated change of $1.50 per month.

The county notes that despite inflationary challenges, it's minimal property tax increase is among the lowest in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

"We campaigned on the promise of financial prudence, accountability and respecting the priorities of our residents, and that's what we've delivered: a responsible budget that keeps municipal property taxes low while sustaining the roads, services, programs and infrastructure people rely on," said Mayor Rod Shaigec.

Residents may still see an increase in their overall tax bill as it includes education taxes, policing contributions, and seniors housing requisitions set by the provincial government.

"It's important to understand that the County does not control the entire tax bill," said Mayor Shaigec. "What I can promise our residents, however, is that we are committed to doing everything we can as a County to ease cost-of-living pressures while balancing financial stability."

According to the county, the bulk of the tax increase is related directly to increases in the Provincial Government's Policing Funding Model for RCMP services.