Watch ABmunis' report on budget 2026
On Friday, Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) published a report and webinar for municipal leaders that details our perspectives on the Government of Alberta’s 2026 budget.
Some key takeaways from this year’s budget include:
- While the province hasn't increased personal, corporate, or sales taxes, they have increased provincial property taxes by $1 billion over three years. As a result, municipal councils and employees will face criticism for that tax increase since they are the ones tasked with collecting the province’s property tax.
- Lack of investment in municipalities now puts the squeeze on property taxpayers for years to come. We are disappointed to see no increase in social infrastructure funding, such as preventative FCSS services, and continued inadequate funding to physical infrastructure, such as roads, pipes, and other key assets. Without this funding, Albertans will continue to feel the financial pressures well into the future.
- As part of ABmunis’ Property Taxes Reimagined, and as acknowledged in the province’s 2026 fiscal plan, we need to have a conversation about sustainable fiscal planning in Alberta, and municipal leaders need to be part of finding the solution.
Municipal leaders are not asking for short term fixes. We need a long term, sustainable solution, and municipalities want to be active partners in shaping how local public services are funded into the future.
Webinar Recording and Report
To learn more about how Alberta’s 2026 Budget impacts municipalities, visit our Budget 2026 webpage to watch a recording of our webinar or read our report.
Property Tax Information Sheet
ABmunis will be providing a document to our members in the upcoming weeks that can be used with your tax notice to communicate with residents and businesses about the difference between provincial and municipal property taxes.
