Photo of Halton Region headquarters, courtesy of Halton Region
Halton Region has released its proposed 2026 Budget and Business Plan, outlining priorities and investments to support one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
The plan aims to keep tax and rate increases as low as possible while funding key services and infrastructure aligned with the Region’s 2023 – 2026 Strategic Business Plan.
According to the proposal, major priorities include advancing growth-related infrastructure, delivering new assisted and supportive housing, maintaining paramedic response times, and ensuring capital assets remain in a state of good repair. The budget also includes investments in food security, the Halton Region Community Investment Fund, enhancements to the Basement Flooding Mitigation Program, and continued implementation of the Region’s Digital Strategy to improve online services.
Regional Council will consider the budget at two December meetings: budget presentations on December 3rd, followed by a vote at the December 10th Regular Meeting of Regional Council at the same time. Residents can provide input by registering as a delegate or submitting comments by email.
You can read the 2026 budget report here.
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