Five-Year Financial Plan and Ten-Year Capital Plan adopted

Council adopted the 2025 to 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw with a budget increase of 7.31% for municipal taxes to fund current operations, requested and required service increases in bylaw, policing, fire protection, technology and other areas, and capital improvement in parks, active transportation, facilities and other infrastructure.

Did you know? Under Section 165 of the Community Charter, a municipal Council is required to adopt, by bylaw, a five-year financial plan, which must establish the City's proposed expenditures, funding sources and transfers between funds. West Kelowna has a five-year Operating Plan and ten-year Capital Plan.

The full financial plan can be found online at westkelownacity.ca/budget.

As the City presents the Draft Five-Year Financial Plan (2025–2029) and the Draft 2025 Budget, community input is essential in helping Council balance the costs of delivering programs, services, and priorities that maintain a high quality of life in West Kelowna.

The budgeting process involves addressing challenges such as maintaining existing service levels, managing the demands of a rapidly growing community, and balancing the rising costs of inflation and interest rates.

Developing the budget requires thoughtful decision-making. Council values your feedback to guide investment decisions, ensuring they align with community priorities and support fiscal responsibility now and into the future.

Learn about the process, see how your City tax dollars are spent, and share what matters most to you – citywide and in your neighbourhood.

About the Budget

The City of West Kelowna's Draft 2025 Budget includes a Five-Year Operating Plan and a 10-Year Capital Plan.

This year's proposed net increase in the Draft 2025 Budget is 7.43% for municipal taxes.

How to get involved:

• Read the Draft Five-Year Financial Plan
• Review the Display Boards
• Check out the Draft 2025 Budget Brief
• Ask a question
• Drop by our Community Open House to speak to staff
• Request an engagement toolkit at City Hall to submit your feedback on paper
  
  

A few ways your tax dollars are spent

Background

Read the 2024 Year in Review, which highlights the accomplishments in meeting Council’s Strategic Priorities.

Grant in aid approved

Council supported cash grants in aid of $116,558 to assist non-profit organizations that provide services within our community, maintaining the commitments provided in 2024. Council also endorsed $36,797 for in-kind grants in aid, equal to amounts in 2024, which waive or reduce City facility rental fees for community service groups. These grants are given in addition to the ice rink, facility and field rental discounts that children and youth sports organizations receive. Watch the webcast archive.

Annual Budget Process