Comox Valley Regional District is beginning work on its 2026 to 2030 financial plan and is inviting residents across the Comox Valley to take part in the budget process.

Each year, the CVRD updates a provincially required five-year financial plan that outlines both operational and capital costs for its services.

Those services include wastewater treatment, water systems, emergency services, parks and trails, recreation, planning and development, transportation, and other programs that support quality of life in the region.

As part of the process, individual services are reviewed, and draft budgets are prepared for discussion by elected officials.

Input from the public is also used to help refine the plans before final decisions are made.

Beginning February 3rd, core service overviews will be presented to the CVRD Board. Individual services will then be reviewed by their respective boards, committees, and commissions throughout February.

Budget presentations are expected to continue into late February.

Residents are encouraged to review the proposed budgets and provide feedback before 4:30 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Public questions and comments will be shared with CVRD directors, with responses provided for each submission.

Following the presentation phase, any changes requested by the Board—including consideration of public feedback—will be incorporated into the budget bylaw.

The district is legally required to adopt its budget by March 31st.

More information on the budget process at Engage Comox Valley.