Coquitlam Budget 2026: What Should the City Prioritize?
Official title: Budget 2026
The City of Coquitlam has finished gathering public input for its 2026-2030 financial plan. The survey is now closed, but you can still watch Council budget meetings on October 29-30, 2025 and review the draft financial plan. The city is trying to balance core services with affordability as costs rise.
Why This Matters
Live in Coquitlam? This budget decides what you pay in property taxes and utility fees next year. It also determines which city services get funded—parks, roads, recreation programs. With costs rising, the city is weighing service cuts against tax increases.
What Could Change
Council will finalize the 2026-2030 financial plan based on staff recommendations and public feedback. Property tax rates and utility fees will be set. Some services may be reduced or enhanced depending on budget priorities.
Key Issues
- How should the city balance service levels with affordability?
- What core services should be prioritized as costs increase?
- What is an acceptable level of property tax increase?
How to Participate
- The survey is now closed. Read the Budget 2026 What We Heard Report to see what residents said.
- Watch the Finance Standing Committee meetings live on October 29-30, 2025 at coquitlam.ca/WebCasts.
- Review the draft financial plan at coquitlam.ca/budget.
- Contact City staff with questions at financialplanning@coquitlam.ca.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | Finance Standing Committee Meeting - Day 1 | Virtual | |
| October 30, 2025 | Finance Standing Committee Meeting - Day 2 | Virtual |
What Happened
The Budget 2026 survey has closed and results are available in the What We Heard Report. Community input, along with staff advice and recommendations, will be shared with Council to support decision-making on the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.