Proposed budget maintains services and manages growth

Today Strathcona County Administration began presenting Council with the proposed 2025-2028 budget which includes a 3.87 per cent property tax increase for 2025 to maintain high service levels and introduce a new focus on managing growth. This tax increase is inclusive of the 2 per cent recreation infrastructure tax Council approved in 2023.

“This budget reflects our commitment to responsible stewardship and strategic investment, balancing today’s needs with a vision for future growth and stability,” says Jennifer Cannon, Chief Financial Officer for Strathcona County. “Our aim is to continue delivering exceptional value to our community while ensuring that every dollar supports meaningful progress for Strathcona County.”

With a modest 3.87 per cent tax revenue adjustment in 2025, the estimated impact for a typical residence assessed at $460,000 would be about $85 per year, or roughly $7 per month. For a commercial property assessed at $1.93 million, the estimated impact is around $785 annually, or $65 per month. Strathcona County remains proud to offer the region’s most competitive tax rates, ensuring continued value for both residents and businesses.

Following Council’s budget deliberations, the 2025 budget will be approved, with the budgets for 2026 to 2028 approved in principle.

Budget meetings are webcast to keep residents informed about budget considerations, the reasoning behind decisions and final outcomes. The public can watch the sessions live or recorded at strathcona.ca/webcasts. 

Budget documents are now available on the County’s website at, strathcona.ca/budget. Residents and businesses are invited to share their views at a public hearing on November 21 at 5 p.m.

Participation in the public hearing is available in person or remotely. If speaking remotely, you must register by 4 p.m. on November 20 by emailing legislativeofficer@strathcona.ca or calling 780-464-8014. In-person speakers are encouraged to register in advance but can also register at the hearing.  

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Contact: Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595