The Town of Sidney aims to balance the provision of high quality services with affordable taxes for residents and businesses.
Current and previous financial plans can be found below. The plans are developed on an annual basis and look ahead to the next five years, as required by the Community Charter.
2026-2030 Financial Plan
The Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan was introduced to Council and the public at the February 17th Committee of the Whole meeting.
The draft financial plan starts out with a proposed general tax increase of 12.4%. This amount includes several internal and external requests that have not yet been approved by Council, and is a starting point for budget deliberations. Over the course of the budget process, Council may choose to add or remove certain projects and initiatives, which would have a bearing on the final tax impact.
Resources:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Budget Introduction
Note: These items are meant to be considered together. Reviewing the Draft 2026 Financial Plan on its own may not provide enough context without the accompanying Budget Presentation.
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Initial Budget Consideration
Special Council Meeting at 6:00 pm - Monday, March 16, 2026 – Budget Deliberations
Special Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at Sidney Town Hall (2440 Sidney Avenue). Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are also live-streamed on the Town’s Meeting Portal.
Public Input
The Town of Sidney welcomes your feedback on the draft 2026 Budget. Members of the public are invited to:
- Speak at the March 3 or March 16, 2026 meetings in person or via Zoom.
Register to speak via Zoom by emailing admin@sidney.ca no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required for those speaking in person at the meeting. - Send written comments to admin@sidney.ca.
Questions about the budget? Contact the Finance Department: