High River's 2023 Municipal Budget and Updated Rate Bylaw
The 2023 Budget aligns with Council's Strategic Priorities and guides the Town's work for the coming year. Council begins its discussions of the 2023 Municipal Budget in January 2023.
Council approves the Property Tax Bylaw. Property Taxes mailed on May 29, 2023.
- Read the Property Tax Bylaw with details about property taxes.
- Visit the Property Taxes page for information about the deadline and options to pay.
Council approves the 2023 Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 4612/2023).
- The 2023 Rate Bylaw comes was approved at the April 24, 2023 Council meeting.
- For In-Town utilities, there will be 0.05% utility rate increase.
- The fees will come into effect on May 1, 2023, and are not retroactive.
- The updated fees, fines and other charges directly support the 2023 approved Operating Budget, making sure the Town has the financial means to offer programs and services to the community.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of updated fees for utilities, the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex, Permits, Bylaw charges and offences and others.
At their February 13, 2020 meeting, the Town of High River's Council approved the 2023 Municipal Budget with a 2.2 tax increase.
- View the approved Operating and Capital Budgets
- Council Aims for Stability Approving Budget with 2.2% Tax Increase (link to Media Release, February 14, 2023)
- View the Council 2023 Budget Request for Decision package, including a list of 2023 Capital projects (link to PDF)
For updates:
- Follow the Town’s website and social media to learn about upcoming Budget Discussion meetings including dates, times and locations
- Sign up to receive emailed updates about the 2023 budget – highriver.ca/subscriptions
2023 Municipal Budget Information and Resources
2023 Council Budget Discussion Meetings
Check back as information is updated regularly.
| Council Approves the 2023 Municipal Budget at its February 13, 2023 Regular meeting |
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| BUDGET MEETING #3 - February 6, 2023 - Tangible Capital Assets | Council Budget Meeting Agenda and Package (Link)
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| BUDGET MEETING #2 - Operating Expenses Second Council Budget Open Meeting Slated for January 30 | Council Budget Meeting Agenda and Package(Link)
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BUDGET MEETING #1 - January 16, 2023 - Overview of Municipal Government Act and Achieving a Balanced Budget | Council Budget Meeting Agenda and Package (Link)
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An Interim Operating Budget was approved in December: |
Council Meeting dates, agendas and minutes - watch for budget discussions to begin
View the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Council Aims for Stability Approving Budget with 2.2% Tax Increase (link to Media Release, February 14, 2023)
- View the Council 2023 Budget Request for Decision package, including a list of 2023 Capital projects (link to PD
- Capital and Operating Budgets for 2023 will be posted shortly
- The new Tax Rate Bylaw information for 2023 will be posted shortly
View Council's Strategic Priorities, Strategic Plan
- Council Strategic Priorities and Strategic Plan
- Town Plan in development - will identify potential future budget initiatives
Online Budget Polls - Summer 2022
Update: Thank you for taking the time to complete the social media budget polls! The results show that High River residents are knowledgeable and interested in the budget process! We look forward to sharing relevant and timely information with you when the Budget Discussions begin in January, 2023.
August 2022:
Polls asking you about the budget process will be shared on the Town's official social media channels this summer. Results of the polls will help identify areas of interest within the community. By taking part, YOU will help the Town to identify additional information to be shared with the community.
To participate in these polls, please visit our below social channels. Please note, if you or someone you know missed our social media polls, a full survey will be added to this page on Monday, September 12.
- Facebook - Town of High River
- Instagram - Town of High River
- Twitter - @TownOfHighRiver
2023 Municipal Budget Information; Preparing for 2024
Watch for Budget Articles with information about the 2023 Municipal Budget following approval of the Budget in February 2023. As we prepare for the 2024 Municipal Budget more information will be added here. Stay tuned!
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