Edmonton and Windsor City Councils Approve Property Tax Increases for 2026

Edmonton City Council voted to raise the municipal property tax by 6.9% for the 2026 fiscal year as part of its budget deliberations. The increase is aimed at funding anticipated population growth and infrastructure projects, while motions to cut capital expenses were rejected. Council also discussed redeveloping the former Royal Alberta Museum site.

In Windsor, Michigan, the Town Council adopted a fiscal‑year 2026‑27 tax ordinance, voting 6‑0 to raise the real‑estate tax rate by just 1 cent per $100 of assessed value, moving it to 16 cents. The modest rise replaces an initially proposed 3‑cent increase and leaves personal‑property and machinery‑tools rates unchanged. Council members cited the need to offset higher utility costs while limiting the revenue shortfall to about $57,000, which will be reflected in a reduced allocation to the Space Needs Fund.