2026 Resident Services Survey

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.

Before completing the survey, please take a few minutes to review the three graphics below to learn how the Town’s budget works, where funding goes, and the services it supports in our community.

As we plan for 2027, we want to hear from you. Share what's important to you by completing this short online survey by May 29, 2026.

Share your input: 2026 Resident Services Survey

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 is expected to result in an estimated 3.3 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.