Budget

View the 2027 draft citizens' budget

Explore the 2027 citizens’ budget for a summary of the draft budget and proposed investments.
draft citizens budget

View the full draft 2027 budget

Explore the full draft 2027 budget for detailed financial information and proposed investments.

Have your say on the 2027 draft budget

The 2027 budget is still a draft, and your feedback matters.

Before the budget is finalized, Council will review the proposed budget, consider community feedback and make decisions about funding for Town services, infrastructure and community priorities.

How to get involved

Review the draft budget

Explore the proposed 2027 budget and Citizens’ Budget to learn more about planned investments, service delivery and the potential impact on your property taxes.

Share your feedback

Tell us what matters to you. Review the draft budget and share your thoughts through  by November 6, 2026. 

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Follow Council deliberations

Attend or watch Council meetings online to hear the discussions, proposed changes and decisions that will shape the final budget.

Key dates

DateWhat's happening
October 19, 2026Draft 2027 budget presented to Council
October 22, 2026Fall budget focus group
October 24, 20262027 budget fall open house: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can explore the draft budget, see how community feedback helped shape the recommendations and speak directly with Town staff. The event will also feature outdoor fall activities for families. 
November 6, 2026Deadline to provide feedback
November 10, 12 and 18, 2026Council budget deliberations
December 7, 2026Final 2027 budget scheduled for adoption

What happens next?

Council will consider community feedback and review the proposed budget during November deliberations before making final decisions.

Following Council approval, the Town will publish the final 2027 budget and an updated Citizens’ Budget outlining the approved figures and what they mean for the average Cochrane household.


Where do your tax dollars go? 

Learn about how we create the Cochrane budget and understand where your tax dollars go.


View the 2026 citizens' budget

A simple guide to how the Town plans, funds and delivers the services our community relies on.