Wrenford City Council approved the 2026 operating budget on January 19 at a meeting in Council Chambers at Wrenford City Hall. The final plan keeps property tax increases modest while directing new money toward housing affordability and neighborhood services.
City Manager Robert Eng presented the balanced budget to Council. The plan maintains core services like roads, winter maintenance, and transit without raising rates for most residents. A key focus this year is housing. The budget includes a $4.2 million allocation to the Wrenford Housing Accelerator Fund, which will help fund new affordable rental units and support the city’s housing targets. It also freezes development charges for missing-middle housing, making it easier for residents to build secondary suites or laneway homes.
“We know that housing costs are a top concern for families in Wrenford,” said Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price. “This budget strikes a careful balance. We are protecting your property taxes while making sure we have the resources to keep building homes and supporting those who need them most.”
The budget will take effect on February 1. Property tax bills will be mailed in late February, with the first interim payment due on the last business day of February. You can review the full budget report and the proposed tax levy on the Budget page. If you need help understanding your tax bill or want to learn about housing supports, visit the Housing section or call 311.
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