2026-2027 School Year Budget Approved

by Staff - March 11, 2026

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On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Trustees met to review and finalize the 2026-2027 School Year Budget. The final 2026-2027 School Year Budget and the 2026 Special Levy was approved as follows:

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The following illustration shows the 2026 School Tax implications on an average single family residential property in Brandon with an assessed value of $301,300.

2026 School Tax Impact

The tentative budget results in an annual increase of $138.49 (7.25%) on total school taxes based on an average single-family home valued at $301,300, prior to the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) provided by the Province on a homeowner’s principal residence.

For 2026, the Province increased the HATC by $100 to $1,600 (2025 – $1,500). After factoring the increased tax credit on the homeowner’s principal residence valued at $301,300, the net school tax increase is $38.49.

2027 School Tax Impact

As 56.5% of the 2026-2027 Special Requirement is carried over to the 2027 Tax year, this results in an increase of $84.39 (4.12%) in total school taxes for 2027 prior to factoring changes for assessment, enrolment, funding, salary increases and expenses.