The Town of Golden is committed to sound financial management and developing a responsible budget. Under the Community Charter, the Town is required to adopt a five year financial plan bylaw before May 15 of each year. The Budget steps include:
- Planning: Managers provide project work sheets to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and they review and prioritize the projects. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides final administrative approval.
- Council Consideration: Council considers the CAO’s approvals to determine what will be included in the draft financial plan.
- First Reading: The draft package is prepared and given 1st reading by Council.
- Public Consultation: Residents are given the opportunity to review the plan, comment and ask questions. A summary of public input is then presented to Council and revisions to the plan can be made in preparation for 2nd and 3rd Readings. Final adoption must take place before May 15.
2026 Budget
The Town of Golden's 2026 Budget and 2026-2030 Financial Plan is underway, check out the schedule below and stay tuned for updates.
Take the online budget survey.
Highlights from the 2026 Budget:
- Investing in core infrastructure: In the 2026-2030 financial plan, increases will support the renewal of aging core infrastructure now and in the future. Key projects for 2026 include construction of the Well 7 building and system tie-ins, continued Cast‑In‑Place Pipelining (CIPP) sewer renewals, the final year of systemwide sewer camera inspections, and ongoing annual road patching to extend the life of local roads. These investments support long‑term service reliability and reduce future financial risk.
- Enhancing community amenities: Recreation improvements planned for 2026 include completion of four pickleball courts and two tennis courts at Keith King Memorial Park, additional upgrades to the Mount 7 Rec Plex block, including a new washroom, skate zone modifications, and landscaping, as well as arena concession and lobby renovations.
- Planning for a growing future: Significant planning work will be completed in 2026, including finalizing the updated Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw and completing the Town’s new Official Community Plan, which will guide long‑range growth and development.
- Budget increase: The 2026 budget includes a 10% revenue increase to support long‑term financial stability and address aging core infrastructure. This results in an estimated average property tax increase of 7% for 2026 (approximately $168 per year for an average household), ensuring the Town can continue delivering essential services while managing rising costs and reinvesting in critical infrastructure.
Budget News:
April 8, 2026 - Town of Golden releases 2026 Budget Book and invites public feedback
November 4, 2025 - Budget Process Kick-Off
Provide your input!
Residents of Golden are invited to provide feedback on the proposed budget and financial plan from April 8 to 21, 2026, through the following opportunities:
- Take the online survey.
- Attending the April 21 Council Meeting at 1:15 p.m.: There will be time allocated on the meeting agenda for a conversation with Council about the proposed budget.
• Attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers or via Zoom - Email: budget@golden.ca title email as "2026 Budget"
- Mail: send mail to Corporate Officer at Box 350, Golden, B.C, V0A 1H0.
The public consultation period ends on April 21, 2026.
Previous Budgets
Learn about previous budgets.