Should Victoria Raise Property Taxes by 10.44% in 2026?

Official title: 2026 Draft Budget

Closed Budget Finance & Consumer Housing & Communities
Victoria is proposing a 10.44% property tax increase for 2026. About half goes to city services like roads and parks. The other half covers police costs. Council wants to hear from residents before finalizing the budget in February.

Why This Matters

Own a home in Victoria? This could add hundreds to your annual tax bill. Rent? Your landlord might pass costs along. The budget also decides which services get funded—road repairs, parks, community programs. Your input shapes what gets prioritized.

What Could Change

Council will finalize the 2026 budget in February. The current proposal invests $384.1 million in operating costs and $84.5 million in capital improvements. Depending on feedback, Council could adjust the tax rate, cut services, or shift spending priorities.

Key Issues

  • Is a 10.44% total tax increase acceptable for 2026?
  • How should funding be split between city services and police?
  • Which city services and capital projects should be prioritized?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Highlights of the Updated 2026 Draft Budget to understand what's proposed.
  2. Email your feedback to legislativeservices@victoria.ca by January 23, 2026.
  3. Mail written comments to Legislative Services, City of Victoria, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, or drop them off at City Hall.

Key Documents