Financial Planning 2026-2030

The Town’s Five-Year 2026-2030 Financial Plan was adopted by Council on April 1, 2026, after an extensive, three-month public engagement period.

The plan focuses on essential services, including maintaining municipal services, investing in essential infrastructure, and supporting long-term financial sustainability and affordability:

1.3% dedicated to the Asset Replacement Reserve as part of the Town’s long-term strategy to close the infrastructure funding gap
0.7% allocated for RCMP Operations
4.1% for municipal operations, including a contribution to the Strategic Initiatives Reserve
0.4% increase in contribution to the Reserve for investment in new assets

2026-2030 Financial Plan

Process and Engagement

Public consultation is an integral part of the Town of Qualicum Beach’s Strategic and Financial Planning process and includes opportunities for public participation. Learn more about the process below.

Project Timeline

Public Engagement

Oct 24, 2025 – Strategic Planning
Nov 12, 2025 – Strategic Planning
Jan 14, 2026 – Budget Planning
Jan 28, 2026 – Budget Planning

Council Decision Making

Feb 11 – Council direction requested on the property tax increase for the 2026 budget year
Feb 25 – Council deliberation on the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan Bylaw
Mar 25 – Financial Plan Bylaw presented for third reading at a Special Council meeting
April 1 – Final adoption at the Regular Council meeting.

Public Engagement

To encourage community input, the following meetings were open to the public to provide input and ask questions:

Feb 25 – Special Council Meeting – Video and agenda
Jan 28 – Budget Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Jan 14 – Budget Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Nov 12 – Strategic Planning Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Oct 24 – Strategic Planning Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda

Reading Room

Town Media Releases

April 2026 – 2026-2030 Financial Plan Approved
Feb 2026 – Public Input Invited on Proposed 2026 Budget

Documents

Approved 2026-2030 Financial Plan (at Apr 1)
Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan (at Mar 18)
2026 Proposed Budget Overview (at Jan 28)
Budget Presentations
Strategic Planning Presentations

Meetings

Apr 1 – Special Council Meeting – Agenda
Feb 25 – Special Council Meeting – Video and agenda
Feb 11 – Regular Council Meeting – Video and agenda
Jan 28 – Budget Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Jan 14 – Budget Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Nov 12 – Strategic Planning Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda
Oct 24 – Strategic Planning Committee of the Whole – Video and agenda

Contact

Ways to Engage in the Financial Planning Process

Ask questions and provide input at the Committee of the Whole meetings.
Watch meeting recordings.
Write to Council via email at [email protected] or via mail to P.O. Box 130, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1S7. Comments to be considered by Council at the meetings should be received by noon on the day before the Committee of the Whole meeting.

Question or Concern?