Regina city council is reviewing the 2026-27 municipal budget and debating property-tax increases following a record mill-rate hike [1, 2, 3].

These deliberations come as the city attempts to balance rising municipal costs against the financial burden on residents. The scale of the increases represents the most significant tax jump the city has seen in 20 years [4].

Council members met Dec. 10, 2025, to discuss the budget process [1, 2]. During these proceedings, the council debated a potential property-tax hike of 16 percent [1]. Other proposals reviewed during the deliberations included a residential property-tax increase of 15.6 percent [3].

Despite these higher debated figures, reports indicate a 10.9 percent mill-rate increase was approved for 2026 [5]. This disparity reflects the difference between general mill-rate adjustments, and the specific impact on residential property owners.

The budget reviews occur amid a volatile fiscal environment for the city. The need for increased revenue is driven by the necessity to address municipal costs, and maintain essential services [4].

City officials have focused on the 2026-27 fiscal year as they navigate the fallout from the record-setting tax adjustments [1, 2]. The process remains a focal point for residents as the city seeks to stabilize its long-term financial planning while managing the immediate impact of the mill-rate changes [3, 5].

“The scale of the increases represents the most significant tax jump the city has seen in 20 years.”

The gap between the approved 10.9 percent mill-rate increase and the debated 16 percent residential hike suggests that certain property classes are bearing a disproportionate share of the city's cost increases. By reviewing the budget process after such a significant jump, Regina is attempting to mitigate public backlash while securing the funds necessary to prevent service cuts.