|
Year |
Budget |
Capital Projections |
Reserve Projections |
| 2025 | 2025 Budget | 2025 Capital Projections | 2025 Reserve Projections |
| 2024 | 2024 Budget | 2024 Capital Projections | 2024 Reserve Projections |
Municipal Budget
Budget Factors and Guidelines
Municipal spending is guided by community needs, service demand, and the ability of residents and businesses to fund these services. Aging infrastructure requires ongoing maintenance and renewal, while the Municipality strives to ensure programs, services, and facilities remain sustainable.
Key factors influencing the annual budget include inflation, population and development growth, economic trends, market conditions, taxation, and Council policy decisions.
Key Dates and Resources
Budget Process
The 2026 Municipal Budget process is underway and reflects several months of planning. The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula delivers essential services such as fire protection, by-law enforcement, snow removal, and waste management to support a safe and well-functioning community.
Guided by Council’s strategic priorities, the budget translates community needs into action while ensuring prudent fiscal planning and the long-term economic sustainability of the Municipality.
2026 Key Dates
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| January 26,2026 at 9:00 am | Capital Budget |
| February 9th, 2026 at 9:00 am | Operating Budget (Public Works and Parks and Recreation) |
| February 23rd, 2026 at 9:00 am | Operating Budget ( Remainder of Operating Budget) |
| March 9th, 2026 at 1:00 pm | Review Second Draft of Budget |
| March 23rd, 2026 at 1:00 pm | Public Presentation and Anticipated Adoption |
Allocation of Taxes (2025)
Your property tax bill is made up of 3 components, the Municipal Tax Levy, the County Tax Levy, and the Provincial Education Levy. The allocation of property tax dollars is as follows:
- Northern Bruce Peninsula – 44%
- County of Bruce – 43%
- Province of Ontario – 13%
Operating and Capital Budget Reports
Understanding Your Municipal Budget
Budget Guide Coming Soon!
For information regarding property assessments and taxes, please click here!
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Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion’s Head ON N0H 1W0
1-833-793-3537
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