Revenue of municipalities in Khabarovsk region is projected to increase.
Increase in Local Budget Revenues in Khabarovsk Krai
The city, districts, and municipal districts of the Khabarovsk Krai will witness an uptick in their income due to the introduction of a new mechanism for distributing local taxes, as announced during a government hour at the Legislative Duma.
Effective December 1, 2026, the regional tax distribution mechanism will undergo a significant change, as per Governor Dmitry Demeshin's decision. This adjustment involves an enhanced norm that increases the percentage of locally collected taxes allocated to local budgets.
- In city district budgets, the transport tax will rise from 15% to 50%, which is anticipated to add 368 million rubles to the budget of Khabarovsk and 82 million rubles to that of Komsomolsk-on-Amur.
- The tax on the use of the simplified tax system (UTS) and automated UTS will ascend from 50% to 70% and from 27% to 37.7% for municipal districts and districts, respectively. This change is projected to bring an extra 600 million rubles to these budgets.
Moreover, the region is implementing a mechanism of financial aid from the regional budget to municipalities through the creation of municipal districts.
The new system aims to enhance fiscal equity across Khabarovsk Krai, promoting balanced development and improving public service delivery. While the specifics of the new tax distribution mechanism remain to be seen, it is expected to accommodate increased local autonomy and incentivize economic growth.
Critical issues around social benefits and subsidies in Khabarovsk highlight the importance of transparent and equitable tax distribution mechanisms, highlighting the need for transparency and fairness in public resource allocation.
[1] Source: [article on housing subsidies controversy in Khabarovsk] (URL omitted for demonstration purposes)
It is essential to consider the regional context while assessing the impact of the new tax distribution mechanism in Khabarovsk Krai. The mechanism could potentially bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, ensuring a fair and balanced approach to public resource distribution.
The adjustment in the regional tax distribution mechanism is expected to significantly boost finance in local budgets, as the transport tax rises from 15% to 50% in city district budgets, potentially adding 368 million rubles to the budget of Khabarovsk and 82 million rubles to that of Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Additionally, the increased percentage of locally collected taxes allocated to local budgets will positively impact business operations in the Khabarovsk Krai.
