The City of Côte Saint-Luc has adopted its 2026 Operating Budget and 2026–2030 Capital Investment Five-Year Plan, balancing the need to maintain high-quality local services with a continued commitment to fiscal responsibility. Under the new valuation roll, the average residential property value increased by 6.5%, yet the City limited the net tax increase for the average home to a modest 1.5%, reflecting Council’s priority to minimize the financial impact on residents.
2026 Operating Budget Highlights
The 2026 operating budget totals $96.8 million, representing a 4.4% increase over 2025. The budget is fully balanced, with revenues aligned to expenditures to ensure the City’s long-term financial stability.
Public Safety and Security
Resident safety remains a top priority. In 2026, the City will enhance its public security presence by adding three new shifts, ensuring 24-hour coverage with four officers on duty during the day and three in the evening.
Snow Removal Services
In response to resident feedback, the City is launching a pilot in-house snow removal project. Municipal employees will now handle snow removal in the northeast sector of the city, replacing a private contractor, with the goal of improving service quality and responsiveness.
Budget Allocation
Local services account for 60.0% of the operating budget, representing $58.1 million invested directly in services residents rely on daily.
Capital Investment Priorities
The City adopted a $9.1 million capital investment budget for 2026, focused on maintaining and renewing essential infrastructure while limiting long-term debt through internal funding and external grants.
Key priorities include:
- Roads, sidewalks, and municipal infrastructure upgrades
- Modernization of traffic and street lighting
- Improvements to parks, public spaces, and recreational facilities
- Maintenance and upgrades to municipal buildings
- Replacement of aging vehicles, equipment, and technology
These investments are designed to preserve the City’s assets, improve safety and accessibility, and support reliable municipal services for years to come.
City Council unanimously adopted the capital budget on December 17, 2025, the operating budget on January 5, 2026, and tax rates on January 7, 2026.
Learn more
- View the budget presentation (PDF).
- Watch the budget presentation (video).
- Watch the adoption of the Capital Expenditures Budget (video).
- Watch the adoption of the Operating Budget (video).