Important 2026 Budget Investments Approved by Township of Langley Council

Township of Langley Council has approved a 2026 budget that will provide for the continuation of services, as well as enhancements to services deemed as priorities by Council. Some of those priorities are improved public safety and new amenities within the rapidly growing community. The objective is to sustain existing infrastructure, ensure health and safety, and plan for new infrastructure to support a fast-growing community.

The 2026 budget includes maintaining the high level of services Township residents are used to, along with new investments to add capacity, including:

• 2 new RCMP officers starting December 1, 2026
• 12 new firefighters starting July 1, 2026 and an additional 4 firefighters starting October 1, 2026
• 1 Fire Life Safety Educator starting September 1, 2026
• 2 new Bylaw Enforcement officers starting April 1, 2026 and 1 additional Bylaw Enforcement officer starting July 1, 2026

The budget and its investments are supported by a 3.97% increase to property taxes, of which 0.90% is for core municipal
services, 1.59% is for RCMP, 1.26% is for Fire, and 0.22% is for Bylaws.

A review of departmental budgets was undertaken by staff resulting in efficiencies and cost savings with no impact on
services. Staff were able to find permanent cost savings of $1.25 million which have been included in this budget.

“Every year, we work hard to make sure Township of Langley residents get real value for their tax dollars. This budget adds more firefighters, bylaw officers, and RCMP to keep our community safe, finds over a million dollars in savings without cutting services, and keeps our property taxes among the lowest in the region. The Township of Langley is growing fast, and this budget ensures we grow the right way,” said Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward.

Feedback gathered from the community through public engagement, including a survey in December 2025 and January
2026, helped Council members make informed choices as they considered the budget. Survey respondents identified
Transportation and Streets, Crime/Policing, and Community Facilities as the most important issues facing our community
that should receive the greatest attention from local leaders.

This budget was created in a time of continued uncertainty in the financial environment. While inflation is returning to
anticipated rates, interest rates remain relatively high, and the Canadian dollar has declined. These factors impact the
ongoing business of the Township and while there has been improvement, it is still a fiscally challenging environment
which is expected to persist into the 2026-2030 financial plan which has been approved by Council.

For more budget information visit the budget website.