2026 Budget Process

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Each year, the Village of Lytton plans its annual and five-year budgets to manage services, operations, projects, and investments in infrastructure on behalf of the community.

2026 budget timeline

The following is the schedule for the 2026 budget process. Click on the links for meeting information or Council reports. Dates may be subject to changes.

Milestone Date

Committee of the Whole Meeting: Discussion about the operating budget

January 6, 2026
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting: discussion about water utility and tax utility January 20, 2026

Regular Council Meeting: Budget direction report

February 10, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: First draft of 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan February 24, 2026
In-person and online: Budget input session February 25, 2026
Online budget consultation period February 25 to March 14, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: Preliminary 2026 Tax Rates discussion March 10, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: Draft 2 of 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan March 24, 2026 
Regular Council Meeting: First three readings of 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan April 14, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: Adoption of 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan April 28, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: First three readings of 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw April 28, 2026
Regular Council Meeting: Adoption of 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw May 12, 2026

Download a printable budget 2026 timeline

News

Read the latest news and updates about the 2026 budget process.

Date Article
January 16, 2026 See the 2026 budget timeline