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Postal Service Disruption
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 09:29 AM
Please be advised mail to and from the City, including Halton Court Services has been impacted by the Canada Post service disruption. To pay a bill, renew your dog licence, receive notices about events and services at the City, please see the information below or contact Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 or city@burlington.ca.
Payments to the CityIn-person payments can be made at the Service Burlington counter at City Hall (426 Brant St.) with cash, cheque, debit or credit card. Please advise customers to bring a copy of their invoice.
Residents unable to pay in person may pay electronically by submitting an etransfer to accounting@burlington.ca.
Secure deposit boxes are located at the City Hall Locust Street entrance and outside of Sims Square at 390 Brant St. Residents and businesses can drop off payments by cheque, bank draft or money order, Attn: Accounts Receivable. Cash is not accepted.
Payments related to Recreation invoices can also be accepted in person at Appleby Ice Centre (1201...
Overall tax increase for Burlington in 2025 will be 5.82 per cent
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 08:05 PM
Burlington, Ont.— Dec.11, 2024 - Today, Halton Regional Council completed deliberations on their portion of the budget, increasing the police budget from 13.8 per cent to 14.3 percent by a vote of 15-9. This results in a regional increase of 6.18 per cent, up from the originally forecast 6 per cent. Halton Regional Council approved the budget.
As a result of the budget approval by Halton Regional Council today, the overall tax increase for Burlington in 2025 will now be 5.82 per cent, up from the projected 5.76 per cent presented at the Nov. 25 Special Council meeting. This is inclusive of city, region, and education portions.
Burlington property tax bills are made up of three parts:
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51 per cent goes to the City of Burlington to fund local services like transit, roads, parks, and public safety.
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33 per cent goes to Halton Region for regional services like Halton Regional Police Service, waste management, water, and public health.
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16 per cent goes to the Boards of Education to support local schools.
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Service Burlington email communication temporarily unavailable
Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 09:32 AM
Email communication to city@burlington.ca is temporarily unavailable. City staff are working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Until further notice, customers can connect with Service Burlington in the following ways:
- On the phone at 905-335-7777
- In person at 426 Brant St. on the main floor of City Hall, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
- On the city's website at burlington.ca
Burlington Focuses Flood Prevention Efforts Amid Growing Climate Risks
Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 09:30 AM
As the City of Burlington prepares for more investments in its flood prevention and support efforts, the City is reminding residents of flood program deadlines, and new grant options aimed at helping residents recover from flooding in July 2024. The deadline to initiate an application for the City of Burlington’s Flood Relief Grant and the Building Permit/Zoning Certificate Fee Flood Relief Program is Dec. 20, 2024, at 5 p.m.
In addition, the Province announced on Nov. 29 that some homeowners in Burlington may be eligible for financial support through the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program. The City is encouraging residents to take advantage of these available resources if they have not done so already. Burlington and Halton Region home flood prevention programs will continue.
With climate change driving increasingly severe weather, Burlington is stepping up efforts to address the growing risks of flooding. In the 2025 budget, the City is dedicating substantial...
Enabling More Housing in the City of Burlington
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 02:01 PM
Burlington, Ont.—Nov. 29, 2024— The City of Burlington is moving quickly to address housing challenges. The Council-approved Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan and implementation budget will expand housing opportunities for residents by cutting red tape, updating zoning, offering important public engagement opportunities, and providing incentives for achieving priority housing targets.
As Burlington continues to grow, these initiatives include working with community partners, landowners and developers to enable the development of complete, low-carbon, and climate-resilient communities that are affordable, inclusive, equitable and diverse. The City’s Housing Strategy identifies actions to expand the range and mix of housing in the city. Staff are also exploring tools that will streamline the processes for delivering more housing options for residents.
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At the City’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, staff will present the Draft Official Plan...
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