|
Year |
Budget |
Capital Projections |
Reserve Projections |
| 2026 | 2026 Budget | 2026 Capital Projections | 2026 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 2027 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.
2027 Key Dates
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2027 at 9:00 am | Community Grants |
| February 8, 2027 at 9:00 am | Capital Budget |
| February 22, 2027 at 9:00 am | Operating Budget |
| March 8, 2027 at 1:00 pm | Review Second Draft of Budget |
| March 22, 2027 at 1:00 pm | Public Meeting for Budget |
Allocation of Taxes (2026)
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
For information regarding property assessments and taxes, please click here!