City of Saint John Budget Summary
| 2026 Approved Budget | 2025 Approved Budget | |
| Total Expenditures | 205,078,040 | 194,394,563 |
| Less Non-Tax Revenue | 28,810,618 | 23,323,246 |
| Surplus 2nd Previous Year | 39,097 | 272,858 |
| TOTAL | 176,228,324 | 170,798,459 |
| Payment in lieu of taxes | - | - |
| Unconditional Grant | 17,188,123 | 12,803,691 |
| Regional Services Grant | 1,223,082 | 1,006,997 |
| Net Budget | 157,817,119 | 156,987,771 |
| Tax Denominator | 10,281,245,540 | 10,128,243,312 |
| Tax Rate | 1.535 | 1.550 |
| TOTAL | 157,817,119 | 156,987,771 |
| Program | 2026 Approved Budget | 2025 Approved Budget |
| Growth & Community Development Services | 27,452,522 | 22,628,358 |
| Public Safety Services - Fire, EMO and PSCC | 34,287,394 | 33,675,248 |
| Public Safety Services - Police Commission Grant | 31,999,266 | 30,751,388 |
| Public Works and Transportation Services | 51,939,033 | 49,476,188 |
| Utilities and Infrastructure Services | 6,249,874 | 5,453,727 |
| Strategic Services | 10,217,339 | 9,072,153 |
| Corporate Services | 9,314,019 | 8,424,251 |
| Other Charges (Fiscal, Long Term Disability, Pension) | 33,618,593 | 34,913,250 |
| TOTAL | 205,078,040 | 194,394,563 |