The average household in Campbell River could be hit with an increase of approximately $71 in service fees over the next five years.
Fees for services are expected to increase if Campbell River council decides to adopt changes to the proposed rates.
According to staff, changes in policy around financial stability and resiliency have established thresholds for increases (3.5 to five per cent), and since some services haven’t seen previous increases, they’re recommending council adjust rates for inflation.
“The report indicates an increase of five per cent over the next five years,” the report says. “For a typical single-family dwelling, total fees for water, sewer, solid waste and parks parcel tax are projected to increase from $1,262.96 in 2025 to $1,621.00.
Most costs are associated with solid waste collection, which the city says will be automated next year, and they’re going to keep escalating as the city negotiates contract fees with vendors.
“The cost of delivering this service has increased significantly since 2020, nearly 52 per cent over this time,” the report says. “The main cost drivers are increases in third-party contract costs and tipping fees.”
The report indicates solid waste fees will increase by eight per cent next year, sewer rates by 6.1 per cent and the parks parcel tax will rise by 29.7 per cent.
Water rates aren’t expected to increase in 2026.
Council is scheduled to discuss the increases on Nov. 20.
The city says over 100 services are supported through taxation, user fees, internal revenues, and other income.
