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2025-2029 Financial Plan Public Consultation

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2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Public Consultation

The District of Houston, in accordance with Section 165 of the Community Charter, is required to adopt a Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw each year. The Financial Plan must be adopted prior to the adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw, which must occur prior to May 15 of each year. In accordance with Section 166 of the Community Charter, Council must undertake a process of public consultation regarding the proposed financial plan before it is adopted.

The District of Houston released a budget survey between October 21 and November 18, 2024.
Click here to see the 2025 Budget Survey Results Summary

On March 18, 2025, the District of Houston Council will be reviewing the first reading of the 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and is continuing with public consultation and will be seeking public comments on the proposed 2025 -2029 Financial Plan.

How to Provide your Input:

• In-person consultation: A public input opportunity will be held on April 15th at 6:30 pm at the District of Houston Council Chambers. Members of the public can address Council directly at the start of the meeting during the input opportunity.
• Submit comment via email to doh@houston.ca
• Submit comment via mail to the District of Houston, PO Box 370, Houston B.C. V0J 1Z0
• Deliver written comment to the District Office 3367 – 12th Street during regular office hours

**Deadline for written submission is 4:30 PM April 15, 2024**

If you have any questions about the proposed Financial Plan, please arrange an appointment to have your questions answered by contacting:

• finance@houston.ca
• 250.845.2238
• District Municipal Office 3367 – 12th Street during regular office hours

Supporting Documents:

• Report to Council (2025 - 2029) Draft Financial Plan March 4, 2025
• 2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan Overview March 4, 2025
• 2025-2029 Capital and Major Projects Spreadsheet (Prioritized by Year) March 4, 2025
• 2025-2029 Project List with Funding Sources March 4, 2025
• 2025-2029 Northwest BC Regional Funding – Annual and Long-term Development Plans March 4, 2025

For more details on the overall budget planning process, as well as legislative requirements, Click Here.