Edmonton Budget

• No more free 15 minutes, city facility parking fees being mulled in Edmonton

  The proposals include eliminating a 15-minute free grace period in paid parking zones, updating rates and introducing paid parking at several City of Edmonton attractions.

  Traffic

  Jun 3
  
• Edmonton city council approves 6.9% tax increase for 2026

  After four days of discussion at city hall on how to keep Edmontonians from paying significantly more in 2026, a 6.9 per cent tax hike was the number agreed on by councillors.

  Money

  Dec 4, 2025
  
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• Edmonton faces $1.5B capital funding budget shortfall — which is set to grow

  The City of Edmonton doesn't have enough money to maintain its existing infrastructure, let alone build anything new.

  Money

  Jun 10, 2025
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• 311 to stop taking calls on Sundays as City of Edmonton faces tight budget

  Edmonton is reducing the operating days for its 311 non-emergency telephone line that acts as a central point of contact for city information, services and filing complaints.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2025
• Edmonton city council approves 6.1% property tax increase for 2025

  City administrators have noted that Edmonton's growing population, coupled with inflation, has made it increasingly expensive to provide the services that the city currently does.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2024
• Edmonton city councillors begin budget deliberations

  Sohi wrote a letter to city councillors late last month in which he pitched a plan that he believes can reduce the proposed tax increase by at least two per cent.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
• As Edmontonians brace for possible 8.1% tax hike, city councillors look to lower the increase

  Earlier this fall, city administrators recommended that city council implement an 8.1 per cent property tax increase for 2025.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2024
• Edmonton proposes 8.1% property tax hike for 2025

  Back in April, Edmonton city council approved hikes of 7.0 per cent next year and 6.3 per cent in 2026. The proposed numbers still need to go before council.

  Money

  Oct 31, 2024
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• Tax hike or service cuts? Edmonton faces another year of budget pressure

  A preliminary estimate projects a tax levy increase of 13 per cent in 2025 without making any adjustments. 

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2024
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• Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letter

  There could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.

  Politics

  May 6, 2024