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
On March 3, 2021, Burlington City Council approved the city’s 2021 budget. Combined with a budget increase from Halton Region and no change to education taxes, the overall tax increase is 2.50 per cent or $18.99 per $100,000 of a home’s current value assessment. The city’s budget increase is 4.14 per cent.
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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. |
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| 2021 Budget: Public Engagement | ||||||||||||||
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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 learn more. 2021 Budget Town HallOn Jan. 20, 2021 at 6 p.m. Mayor Meed Ward hosted the 2021 budget town hall where residents had an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed 2021 budget. See below to watch the video of the town hall: |
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.
Past Budgets
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.
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