2026 Proposed 2026 Budget review by City Council

A reminder that a review of Burlington’s proposed 2026 Budget by City Council will take place at the Budget Committee meeting on Nov. 24 & 25, if required, at 9:30 a.m. During this meeting, Council members can bring motions forward to modify the proposed budget. Members of the public are also welcome to speak to Council by registering to delegate at burlington.ca/delegate by noon on Friday, Nov. 21.

The City of Burlington’s proposed 2026 Budget is available for review. Residents are invited to view the proposed budget at burlington.ca/budget to learn about proposed key investments in City services that foster a vibrant, high quality of life in the city.

Proposed property tax increase

With the most recent proposed tax figures from Halton Region, shared at the Nov. 12 meeting of Regional Council, the City of Burlington’s proposed 2026 Budget includes a 5.80% increase in the city’s budget and results in an overall property tax increase for residents of 4.46%. This percentage includes services delivered by the City of Burlington, Halton Region (including Police Services), and the Boards of Education and represents the impact residents will see on their property tax bill. The 4.46% proposed increase is an additional $43.36 in property taxes for every $100,000 of residential current value assessment. Read more