Have you ever wondered how the Town of High River's budget comes together, and where the money goes?

It's a year-round process focused on community priorities. Town services are funded through property taxes, utilities, grants, and investments, supporting everything from emergency response and infrastructure to recreation and community spaces. Every dollar plays a role in delivering the services our community relies on every day.

2027 Budget

Work has begun on the 2027 Town budget.

The 2026 resident services survey results will be considered in developing the budget. Review the results report.

More information about budget planning will be available this fall.

2026 Budget

The 2026 budget maintains essential services, investing where it matters most and keeping costs as low as possible for residents.

The operating budget includes day-to-day expenses while the capital budget covers long-term investments, including infrastructure and facility costs.

The budget adopted by Council resulted in a 3.22 per cent tax rate increase. Council sets municipal tax rates to generate revenue needed to offset municipal service expenditures with the annual Property Tax Rate Bylaw, passed each spring.

For full details on the 2026 budget, see the 2026 Budget Report.