Maple Ridge city council has adopted the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw, and 2026 a budget that includes a municipal property tax increase of 3.5 per cent – the lowest of this council’s four-year term.
Including utilities, city tax bills will rise by 4.1 per cent, for a total increase for the average home of $181 more per year.
The average home, assessed at $1.04 million, will pay $2,980 for general municipal operations, $859 for water, and $759 for sewer, for a total of $4,598. This does not include levies for education, the Metro Vancouver regional district and other agencies the city collects for.
Adoption of the Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaws wraps up a budget process that began in late fall with extensive public engagement.
“We’ve heard from the community and understand that affordability continues to be a top concern,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “Faced with many increased costs beyond our control, council worked closely with staff to find savings and reduce the tax increase while ensuring we continue delivering the essential services and infrastructure residents rely on every day.
“This budget reflects a disciplined, long-term approach – investing where it matters most, finding efficiencies, and maintaining the core services that support safe neighbourhoods, reduce traffic congestion, expand recreation access, and strengthen our local economy,” he added.
The budget responds to external pressures and costs, including inflation, labour and contract increases, rising costs from other levels of government, and provincial housing requirements.
The operating budget totals $226.8 million. Alongside the operating budget is a $437 million five-year capital plan that will deliver nearly 140 projects focused on transportation, utilities, public safety and community amenities from 2026 to 2030.
This year, $121 million will be spent to reduce traffic congestion, improve public safety, renew aging infrastructure and expand recreation opportunities. Recent updates to the capital plan include $5 million for the city fleet that is funded through reserves and therefore cost-neutral, and does not impact the 2026 tax rate calculation. Based on a fleet review in February 2026, almost half of the fleet investment is for new electric and hybrid vehicles.