Here's what Edmonton residents will pay more for in 2025
Life in Edmonton is already costly in 2024, and as the year comes to a close, residents should prepare to pay a little more for certain services in 2025.
On December 5, Edmonton City Council wrapped up their fall budget adjustment discussions and approved property tax increases of 6.1% for 2025 and 6.8% for 2026.
Alongside these property tax hikes, several user fees are set to increase as part of the city’s operating budget.
These adjustments are based on the spring operating budget numbers, which were not modified during the recent budget deliberations.
For recreation centres, admission fees for value-tier locations are set to rise by 25 cents, increasing from $9 to $9.25.
Similarly, the Benefits Plus admission, which includes places like the Booster Juice Recreation Centre, Commonwealth, and Kinsmen, will also rise by 25 cents, from $12.50 to $12.75.
There will be no price increases in 2025 for admission to the Muttart Conservatory, John Janzen Nature Centre, Edmonton Valley Zoo, or Fort Edmonton Park.
Additionally, fees for dog and cat licences will remain the same.
Transit fares will also increase, with single-ride tickets rising by 25 cents from $3.50 to $3.75.
To boost revenue, Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will also introduce three-day and five-day Arc transit passes, and the Youth Pass maximum age will decrease from 24 to 18, requiring riders aged 19 to 24 to pay regular adult fares.
You can find a breakdown of the City budget and finances here.