2026 Budget

Work to build Burlington’s 2026 budget is underway. Hearing from you is an important step in the budget process. With rising costs and global economic shifts, better understanding your priorities will assist City Council in their decision making as they strive to balance affordability and maintain the essential services that provide for a high-quality of life in our city. 

Please use this survey to share which city services and programs matter most to you. Your feedback will be shared with City Council to help guide their discussion and decisions on the 2026 budget.

As a reminder, the City of Burlington is not responsible for garbage/recycling pick up, police, public health and paramedic services, this falls under the Region of Halton.

Personal information being collected in this survey is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and disclosure of responses will be governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. Personal information will be used to inform the 2026 Budget project of the diverse backgrounds of survey participants and ensure inclusive representation. Your personal information is confidential and survey responses will only be reported in a de-identified, aggregate manner. They may be included in a corporate dashboard or Council report to highlight the range of perspectives gathered. For questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this information,  please contact the Manager of Engagement & Marketing at getinvolved@burlington.ca. The survey is available in print, alternative formats or with communication support by contacting getinvolved@burlington.ca