Residents in Highlands East could see their taxes increase by 5.96 per cent this year.
Officials say this equates to a tax increase of about $35 dollars per $100,000 dollars worth of assessment.
A 2026 draft budget was presented to council at a meeting on Feb. 17.
Officials say, along with a tax increase, this year’s budget also includes four per cent water and wastewater rate increase.
Notable capital expenditures in this year’s budget include $265,000 for the purchase of a new one tonne truck with a dumpbox and sander, the $350,000 rehabilitation of Hadlington Road, and $140,000 rehabilitation of South Wilberforce Road, among others.
A copy of the draft budget can be found at www.highlandseast.ca.
