Rocky View County Council has approved the 2026 Operating and Capital Base Budget reflecting a municipal tax rate that remains unchanged from last year. Between January and April 2026, Council will review other major capital project requests, and the final 2026 tax rate will be set in April once those decisions are made.
The 2026 Budget provides a clear path for maintaining essential services, supporting safe communities, and preparing the County for long-term growth. It reflects Council’s Strategic Pillars of Effective Service Delivery, Thoughtful Growth, and Financial Prosperity.
This budget strengthens community safety by investing in the essential infrastructure that residents depend on, helping ensure Rocky View County remains safe, resilient, and well serviced.
Council approved a 2026 capital budget of $62 million and a 2026 operating budget of $280.4 million. Together, these investments support long-term transportation improvements, emergency response capacity, utility system upgrades, recreation planning, and the day-to-day services residents rely on.
“This budget makes significant investments in the roads, fire services, utilities, and infrastructure that residents count on every day,” said Reeve Sunny Samra. “By focusing on safety and long-term financial stability, Council is ensuring Rocky View County continues to grow in a way that supports families, businesses, and the rural quality of life that makes our region unique.”
This is the first budget guided by recommendations of the new Capital Planning Committee, which met four times over the past year to evaluate major infrastructure priorities over a four-year horizon and ensure investments support long-term growth, financial stability, and reliable service delivery.
“Through our strengthened capital planning process, we are improving how infrastructure decisions are made and ensuring investment is aligned with service needs and future growth,” said Chief Administrative Officer Reegan McCullough. “This work supports a strong financial future for the County and provides a clear foundation for reliable service delivery as our region continues to grow.”
2026 Budget Highlights:
- $6.7 million for new fire trucks that support reliable response times and replace aging fleet units.
- $5.4 million for pavement replacement and $5.2 million for bridge and culvert upgrades that improve safety and extend the life of key transportation routes.
- $6.1 million to widen and pave Burma Road, including a new roundabout at Bearspaw Road.
- $1.5 million for a new pedestrian pathway in Springbank and $800,000 for planning future recreation amenities in Conrich.
- $3 million for the Graham Reservoir Raw Water Storage Expansion and $2.3 million for regional stormwater projects that reduce flood risk and support responsible growth.
- $86,000 to expand the Springbank Transfer Site to improve waste and recycling services.
Council also approved the 2026 Master Rates Bylaw, that outlines the fees charged by the County for services. All County fees are reviewed annually, as part of the budget process, and adjusted as needed to recover costs or allow for updated or new services. Rate adjustments for 2026 were carefully considered and only applied where service delivery costs have changed.
Residents are encouraged to visit rockyview.ca/tax for detailed information on property taxes and assessments. View the 2026 Council Budget meetings at Meetings and Hearings | Rocky View County.