Budget

At its November 18, 2025, meeting, Morinville Council approved the 2026–2028 Operating Budget and the 2026–2035 Capital Budget, continuing Morinville’s focus on strong financial planning, fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.

The approved budgets maintain current services at Council-directed levels, respond to growth and inflationary pressures, and increase investment in core municipal infrastructure, while keeping the 2026 municipal tax increase to 2.48%. For the average residential property owner, this represents an estimated $13.62 monthly increase on the municipal portion of the property tax levy.

Read the media release.

2026-2028 Operating Budget

The 2026 Operating Budget largely represents a continuation of current services, with a disciplined approach to spending and strategic investment in service delivery. Increases are primarily limited to:

Needs-based operating initiatives – totaling approximately $508,285 to ensure existing services can continue at current levels, in areas where workloads, inflation or regulatory pressures have created gaps.
Value-added operating initiatives – targeted enhancements that support quality of life and community priorities, including:
- State of Morinville event – increase of $5,000 to help share progress and future directions with the community.
- Morinville Leisure Centre (MLC) hours of operation – revised hours to remain open to 10 p.m., improving access for families, workers and user groups while resulting in a net decrease of $25,300 to the operating budget.
- Festival Days Pedestrian Parade – increase of $9,600 to support a safer, pedestrian focused community celebration.

2026 - 20235 Capital Plan

The 2026–2035 Capital Budget continues Morinville’s shift toward proactive, long-range capital planning. The approved plan:

Increases investment in infrastructure renewal, helping manage the risk and cost of aging roads, utilities and facilities.
Includes two major growth-related projects to support recent residential and commercial expansion.
Helps improve Morinville’s performance on provincial municipal indicators by investing in the condition and capacity of core assets.

Budget Resources

Consolidated Budget

2026 Consolidated Budget

Operating budget documents

Capital plans

Audited financial statements

Public Engagement

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Budget

Under the Municipal Government Act, we are required to prepare a three-year operating budget, and an annual capital plan. The budget supports our mission, vision, values and principles.

Each year, we provide a three-year operating budget and a 25-year capital plan.

Your feedback and input helps us make informed decisions during budget deliberations. We encourage residents to email budget thoughts, questions and concerns.