City of Yellowknife draft budget calls for 7% property tax increase for 2026

City of Yellowknife draft budget calls for 7% property tax increase for 2026

The city of Yellowknife wants to raise property taxes by seven per cent in 2026, according to the draft budget it presented to city council on Monday. City administration told city councillors that the tax adjustment was necessary because rising costs, aging infrastructure and growing demand for public services have placed an “extraordinary pressure” on the city’s budget as its tax base stagnates.

Yellowknife, facing ‘extraordinary pressure,’ releases draft budget

The City of Yellowknife released its draft budget for 2026, which projects a 7% property tax increase. Council will now assess the budget and could change that. The post Yellowknife, facing ‘extraordinary pressure,’ releases draft budget first appeared on Cabin Radio.