Budget, Financial Plan & Annual Reports

The District of Squamish is pleased to release its 2023 Annual Report and audited financial statements:

Previous years' reports are linked below.

The services provided by the District touch virtually every aspect of everyday life in Squamish: clean water, wastewater and solid waste services protect our health and environment, roads and transit keep people moving, protective services keep us safe, economic and development services allow our community to thrive and grow and much more.

During the budget planning process, staff and Council strive to balance the true cost of the services we deliver and the tax burden on property owners to fund these services. Property taxation funds 47% of these services, with borrowing, reserves, utility fees and other revenue sources making up the rest.

Financial Plans

Section 165 of the Community Charter requires a five year financial plan to be adopted annually. The five year plan sets out objectives and policies of the District and includes funding sources, distribution of tax burden, use of permissive tax exemptions, proposed expenditures and proposed transfers between funds.

Financial Plan and Additional Documents

2023 to 2027 Financial Plan Bylaw

2022 to 2026 Financial Plan Bylaw

2021 to 2025 Financial Plan and Financial Plan Bylaw

2020 to 2024 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw

2019 to 2023 Five Year Financial Plan and 2019 to 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw

2018 to 2022 Five Year Financial Plan and 2018 to 2022 Financial Plan Bylaw

2017 to 2021 Five Year Financial Plan and 2017 to 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw

2016 to 2020 Five year Financial Plan and 2016-2020 Financial Plan Bylaw

2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw

Financial Statements

View the District of Squamish 2023 Financial Statements

Previous financial statements are included in the annual reports below.

Annual Reports

The Annual Report provides an overview of the highlights of the previous year, identifies goals for the upcoming year and presents the municipality’s audited financial statements. The Community Charter requires all municipalities to produce an annual report by June 30 and details what information must be included.

The report is presented at an annual public meeting and printed and electronic copies are available to the public.