Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3

You've been Talking Kingston, and we've been listening.

Over 674 community submissions were used to help shape the Draft Budget for 2026/27. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and suggestions for projects and initiatives to make Kingston the best place to live, work and play.

Talking Kingston

Through our Talking Kingston consultation, our community can provide input on our budget year-round and influence how we invest your rates. If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know!

Draft Budget 2026/27

During the draft budget process, all Talking Kingston community submissions were considered, along with a range of factors, including alignment with current policies and strategies, funding our key community services, maintaining existing vital community assets and delivering any new facilities or initiatives our community needs. We're pleased to release the Draft Budget 2026/27 ahead of its consideration at the 25 May Council Meeting.

• View the Draft Budget 2026/27
• View the Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026/27-2035/36
• View the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-30

Kingston Cost of Living Support

The rising cost of living is creating financial challenges for many. Our community have told us they’re finding it harder to make ends meet. That’s why we're proposing to continue our support to residents going through financial hardship - including discounts on rates, leisure centre access, and pet registration. Find out more here

Draft Budget 2026/27

Have your say

If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know via our Talking Kingston consultation. If you'd like to make a comment on the Draft Budget 2026/27, you can let us know:

Online: via the feedback form below
Email: info@kingston.vic.gov.au
Mail: Attn: Finance Manager, PO Box 1000, Mentone VIC 3194
Phone: 1300 653 356

Community comment on the Draft Budget closes at 5pm Monday 20 April.