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Read All Latest NewsCity of Langford Council Reviews Options to Reduce Property Tax Increase
(Langford, B.C.) – At the February 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, City staff presented the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan. While the draft Plan includes a 15.13% property tax increase, at the December 8, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, Council asked staff to bring back options to reduce the tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6%, or 3%. At last night’s meeting, staff presented on each of these reduction options in detail. A fulsome report outlining the options for Council consideration will be made available Friday, February 13, 2026, in preparation for the next budget meeting to be held Thursday, February 19, 2026.
“Any reduction to the proposed tax increase comes with trade-offs that could affect City services and future property tax increases, which is why community input is so important,” says Scott Goodmanson, Mayor of Langford. “We want residents to weigh in on how far the reductions should go, so Council can strike the right balance for the community.”
Residents will have several opportunities to provide input to the budget process by attending upcoming meetings (online or in-person), via email (), and through an online survey. The survey is now open (LetsChatLangford.ca/Budget) and closes at the end of day on March 4, 2026. Survey results will be summarized and presented to Committee of the Whole at the March 17, 2026, meeting.
During the meeting, staff provided an update on Council remuneration. According to City Policy, established in 2020, a third-party consultant reviewed compensation levels in comparable municipalities with similar size populations. Council subsequently approved renumeration increases for elected officials, with implementation of the increases deferred until November 2026, following the general municipal election. Once implemented, annual remuneration will increase by $13,600 for the role of Councillor, and $30,000 for the role of the Mayor, bringing annual salaries to $47,817 for the role of Councillor, and $124,656 for the role of the Mayor. Committee of the Whole discussed that fair compensation could motivate more residents to run for public office and encourage diverse voices with varying lived experiences.
For a list of budget meeting dates, including opportunities for public input, visit Langford.ca/Budget. To complete the budget survey, visit LetsChatLangford.ca/Budget. To watch the recording of the February 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, visit Langford.ca/Meetings.
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