City budget
Our City Budget
Building the City of the Future with stable taxes and smart investments.
Stable taxes. Smart investments. Better services. We focus on the services that matter most, investing wisely to support a thriving, sustainable city—while keeping your taxes steady and predictable.
For past budgets, see our publications library.
Inside the 2026 Budget
From parks to parking to police, your tax dollars support 20 essential service areas. Our service-based budget, first adopted in 2024, ties funding to performance, making it easy to see where your tax dollars go, what they deliver, and how they support Council Priorities and the long-term goals of our community.
Look Inside
Low taxes are no accident
Kelowna has one of the lowest tax increases in the province—by design. Each year, City Council weighs service levels and major investments to keep taxes predictable and affordable. See how Kelowna compares to other B.C. communities.
Compare Taxes
Our tax record shows stability
Stable services depend on stable funding. By capping annual tax increases at under 5% and tying funding to performance, we reduce pressure on taxpayers while maintaining high service levels—view our track record to see the proof.
See tax track record
Our budget starts with your priorities
Each year, our Annual Financial Cycle balances resident priorities with stable taxes—funding the services and long‑term investments that make Kelowna a great place to live. See how your priorities guide the City Budget through every step of the process.
See budget process
Big capital projects shape our city
While the budget is set each year, our capital planning looks a decade ahead to support a fast‑growing city. Major projects improve transportation, safety, water, drainage, wildfire resilience, and recreation. See what’s underway now and what’s coming next.
Capital Planning Current Projects
Meet the people behind the services
Ride with Us
City staff deliver essential everyday services. Come along for the ride and see our City at Work.
Meet the Experts
Ever wonder how the City takes care of roads, parks, buildings and other assets? Meet the experts.
Award-Winning Budget
Every year since 2001, the City of Kelowna has been presented with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. We've got the next one covered too.
Planned
Our budget is guided by Imagine Kelowna, Council Priorities, and strategies like the Official Community Plan. See how plans work together.
Strategic
Built on long-standing principles and a five-year outlook, our budget is designed for stability and smart growth. Explore how we build the City Budget.
Data Driven
Explore key performance indicators by service area and learn how we measure Kelowna’s results against other cities and towns.
