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City of Burlington Budget

Each year, the City of Burlington undergoes an annual budget process to create budgets that support city operations and deliver the programs and services required to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in our community.

Through the budget process, choices are made to ensure the City services provided to residents align with the priorities in Burlington’s 2018-2022 strategic work plan, Vision to Focus.

2021 Budget

2021 Budget: Framework Report

On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, City staff presented the 2021 Budget Framework report (F-245-20) to the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee of Burlington City Council.

The report provides an understanding of the parameters upon which staff will prepare the 2021 budget and highlights the budget drivers that will impact the 2021 budget.

Watch a video of the Sept. 17 Committee meeting

2021 Budget: Key Meeting Dates

Dec. 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.	Meeting of Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee: Capital budget overview report
Jan. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m.	Meeting of Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee: Capital budget review and approval
Jan. 19, 2021 at 1 p.m.	Meeting of Burlington City Council: Capital budget approval
Jan. 20, 2021 at 6 p.m.	Virtual budget town hall with the community
Jan. 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.	Meeting of Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee: Operating budget overview report
Feb. 23 and 25, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.	Meeting of Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee: Operating budget review and approval
March 3, 2021 at 1 p.m.	Meeting of Burlington City Council: Operating budget approval

2021 Budget: Public Engagement

It's budget time in the City of Burlington.

Have your say to help inform the city's 2021 budget priorities to ensure we're investing community dollars where they are needed most.

Visit getinvolvedburlington.ca to share your ideas and input.

Take a brief survey - open until Jan. 13, 2021
Try out the new interactive budgeting simulator tool that enables users to build a city budget that reflects their resource and service priorities
Attend a virtual budget town hall on Jan. 20, 2021 at 6 p.m. During the town hall, residents will have an opportunity to hear from Mayor Meed Ward and City staff to ask questions about the 2021 budget.

To participate in the virtual town hall meeting, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca and click on the meeting link just before 6 p.m. on Jan. 20.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Budget Planning
Learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting planning for Burlington’s 2021 budget. In a challenging budget year, your input about the services that matter most to you is more important than ever.

Media Releases: 2021 Budget

Past Budgets

Historical Budgets

Historical Rates and Fees

Budget Basics
Have you ever wondered how the City of Burlington determines its annual budget? Our new budget basics video has got you covered.

Long-Term Financial Planning
Learn more about the City of Burlington's strategic financial objectives and how they help manage the city's finances while planning for the future.