Tell us what you think about our five-year financial plan
We want to hear your input on the City's five-year financial plan to ensure our priorities reflect those of our citizens.
The Financial Plan Highlights document provides a high-level overview of the City’s five-year plan, outlining the budget priorities Council sets and providing a basis for public feedback before it is finalized.
Find a summary of the proposed tax rate and expenditure increases below.
2024 Financial Plan
2025 Financial Plan
Property Tax
4.5%
3.9%
Growth Infrastructure Investment
-
1.90%
Waterworks Utility
0.0%
0.0%
Sanitary Sewer Fund
5.0%
20.0%
2024 Financial Plan
($ millions)
2025 Financial Plan
($ millions)
Operating Plan
674.0
746.9
Capital Plan
365.3
438.5
Burnaby’s budget planning process
Burnaby's budget planning process took place over multiple Council meetings between Council and various City departments. Videos of the Capital and Operating meetings are available as follows:
We'll share all public comments with Council before adopting the 2025-2029 Financial Plan in April 2025. We'll also share the general themes from the comments in an open Council Report.