Penticton property owners are looking at a 6.26 per cent property tax increase — or about $12 a month — for the average home as 2026 budget deliberations officially kicked off Tuesday morning at City Hall.

Angela Campbell, general manager of corporate services, gave an overview of the 2026–2029 draft plan to begin the annual budget deliberations for 2026.

Each department head provided a detailed analysis of their respective department budgets on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun, said Campbell.

The City of Penticton was recognized for its 2025 financial plan and budget document by the provincial financial officers’ a

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