Budget 2026

What matters to you?

Tell us what’s most important to you and your community. Your input will help guide decisions for Surrey’s 2026 Budget. The survey will be open until Sunday, November 23.

button: take the survey

Budget process

Each year, based on Council direction, City staff develop an annual budget that outlines where, when, and how funds should be spent to deliver quality services to meet the needs of the community, support businesses, and deliver on strategic priorities.

The process of weighing the needs and requests of the community, maintaining service levels, and addressing key priorities results in the City's financial plan.

View the 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan.

Feedback from the online survey and in-person events will help Council adopt a financial plan that reflects the community’s needs and priorities.

Open house dates

Join us at one of our open houses to learn about the budget process, ask questions, and tell us what’s important to you.

  • Tuesday, November 4 | 3 – 5pm | Guildford Recreation Centre
  • Thursday, November 6 | 1 – 3pm | Surrey City Hall
  • Saturday, November 8 | 11am – 1pm | Fleetwood Community Centre
  • Wednesday, November 12 | 3 – 5pm | Clayton Community Centre
  • Saturday, November 15 | 11am – 1pm | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
  • Wednesday, November 19 | 5 – 7pm | Newton Recreation Centre



What matters to you?

Tell us what’s most important to you and your community. Your input will help guide decisions for Surrey’s 2026 Budget. The survey will be open until Sunday, November 23.

button: take the survey

Budget process

Each year, based on Council direction, City staff develop an annual budget that outlines where, when, and how funds should be spent to deliver quality services to meet the needs of the community, support businesses, and deliver on strategic priorities.

The process of weighing the needs and requests of the community, maintaining service levels, and addressing key priorities results in the City's financial plan.

View the 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan.

Feedback from the online survey and in-person events will help Council adopt a financial plan that reflects the community’s needs and priorities.

Open house dates

Join us at one of our open houses to learn about the budget process, ask questions, and tell us what’s important to you.

  • Tuesday, November 4 | 3 – 5pm | Guildford Recreation Centre
  • Thursday, November 6 | 1 – 3pm | Surrey City Hall
  • Saturday, November 8 | 11am – 1pm | Fleetwood Community Centre
  • Wednesday, November 12 | 3 – 5pm | Clayton Community Centre
  • Saturday, November 15 | 11am – 1pm | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
  • Wednesday, November 19 | 5 – 7pm | Newton Recreation Centre



  • When you pay your property taxes, it may surprise you to learn that a large portion of those dollars don’t stay with the City of Surrey.

    Like all municipalities, Surrey is required to collect taxes on behalf of other authorities to fund regional and provincial services such as air quality, regional parks, solid waste management, and schools. It is important to note that the City of Surrey does not control the tax increases imposed by provincial authorities or how they spend their share.

    In 2025, about 44% of your total tax bill went to other authorities:

    Based on 2025 Budget
    *Province-schools, TransLink, BC Assessment, Metro Vancouver, Municipal Finance Authority

    In 2025, nearly 63% of property taxes collected went to the Province of BC, TransLink, Metro Vancouver and other authorities, as well as police services. The remaining 37% stayed with the City and part of the annual budget and helped fund the public services that support residents every day. This includes maintaining parks and recreational facilities, improving transportation infrastructure, enhancing arts and cultural amenities, and ensuring the safety and vibrancy of our growing city. These investments are essential to keeping Surrey one of Canada’s most livable communities, while also preparing for continued growth.

    By understanding how taxes are distributed and by providing feedback during the budget process, you can play an active role in shaping how Surrey grows and delivers services in the years ahead.

Page last updated: 06 Nov 2025, 04:44 PM