Residential taxpayers in Lachute can anticipate paying just under two per cent more in property taxes in 2026.
City council adopted the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, December 8.
For urban residential properties, the increase will be limited to 1.98 per cent, while the commercial and industrial sectors will see a 2.99 per cent increase. The tax on serviced vacant lots will be adjusted to 3.99 per cent.
The total value of the 2026 budget is $38.9 million, and the three-year capital works program for 2026-2027-2028 includes investments of $84.4 million, of which $31.4 million will be invested in 2026. About 45 per cent of these investments will be financed by external partners, thus reducing the pressure on municipal finances.
The total value of the 2025 Lachute budget was $36,288,200. In 2026, the city will spend an additional $2,611,800 or 7.1 per cent.
“We listened to the residents of Lachute and we are delivering projects that matter to them. This budget demonstrates our commitment to balancing financial responsibility and quality of life. By keeping increases below inflation and investing in promising initiatives, we are providing citizens with some relief while preparing for the future,” stated Mayor Bernard Bigras-Denis, in a press release.
Among the major capital investments planned for Lachute in 2026, are the complete reconstruction of rue Prévost, rue Isabella, rue Daniel, and rue Catherine ($6 million), rue Jones ($1 million), $800,000 for improving the condition of streets and sidewalks, the continuation of improvements to the drinking water network ($2.26 million), and more than $1.2 million for investment projects in parks and green spaces, including a new basketball court in Parc Ayers and improved access to the Rivière du Nord.
The City will also invest nearly $1.7 million to maintain its vehicle fleet, and the transformation of the United Church into a library in the downtown core is currently underway.
In terms of the City’s day-to-day operations, several initiatives will be launched in 2026, including:
• The enhancement of cultural and recreational activities;
• A traffic study to improve road safety;
• Free admission for children and seniors to the Lac Beattie Nature Park;
• The creation of a Christmas Market in the town centre;
• Several improvements and enhancements to sports facilities and parks;
• A major investment in fire safety by improving the fire station and command staff;
• Additional operating funds for tree cutting and planting;
• The establishment of a pothole repair team.
These projects are the result of requests from residents and are a continuation of the efforts of recent years to build an attractive and inclusive city.
