Council maintains services while limiting tax impacts in approved budget

Leduc City Council approved the 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 Capital Budget on Monday, Dec. 8, reducing the City’s projected tax revenue requirement from 6.3% to 3.8%. The 3.8% increase reflects inflation and growth pressures—and demonstrates Council’s commitment to maintaining service levels while limiting tax impacts for residents.

Council and Administration reduced the initial forecasted tax increase by identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies in discretionary spending. Continued community growth also helped limit the tax revenue requirement while ensuring essential programs and services continue sustainably.

Tax impacts for property owners will not be known until the spring, once property assessments are complete, and Council sets property tax rates.

Operating Budget

The 2026 Operating Budget requires a projected revenue of $149.1 million to cover programs and services such as snow removal, fire and ambulance, policing and security, transit, recreational facilities, and community events. Property taxes contribute to this revenue. The City also collects revenue from utilities, government grants, service fees, rent, interest and penalties.

Capital Budget

The City of Leduc has a sustainable 10-year capital plan that focuses on maintaining the City’s $1.5 billion of existing critical infrastructure, while investing in new infrastructure to support community growth. Capital expenses in 2026 are budgeted at $40.1 million and include projects such as:

• New, accessible Lions Park outlook on Telford Lake
• Reconfiguring the K9 Off-Leash Dog Park (to accommodate a proposed new school)
• Permanent off-leash dog park in Deer Valley, accelerated to 2026 based on high interest from the pilot project
• Fire Hall 3
• Road work: overlays on Sparrow Drive, 50 Street and 50 Avenue and 74 Street roundabout construction

These projects will be funded through City reserves, grants, off-site levies (developer contributions) and tax supported debenture borrowing.