The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has approved its 2026–2027 Operating and Capital Budget, focused on maintaining essential services while planning for future infrastructure and community needs.

Municipal revenue is projected to increase by approximately $1.6 million, largely due to higher property assessments, properties coming off capped assessments following sales, and increased Deed Transfer Tax revenue.

At the same time, the Municipality continues to face rising costs, particularly for provincially mandated expenses such as education contributions and RCMP services. A significant portion of municipal tax revenue goes toward these required costs, which are outside municipal control.

“This budget reflects careful planning in a time when costs continue to rise,” said Warden Diane LeBlanc. “Council’s focus is on ensuring we can maintain the services residents depend on while also preparing for future projects and infrastructure needs.”

The budget supports core services such as fire protection, road and building maintenance, recreation, planning, and community development. It also includes continued investment in infrastructure, protective services, and economic development, while strengthening financial reserves.

Municipal tax rates will remain unchanged for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

“Council worked to find the right balance between meeting today’s needs and planning responsibly for the future,” added Warden LeBlanc.

A full overview of the 2026–2027 budget will be available online.