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Halton Hills Town Council has approved its 2026 budget, setting a 3.56% increase on the Town’s share of the property tax bill.
The budget was finalized following a Budget Committee meeting and a Special Meeting of Council, with officials saying the process focused on minimizing tax impacts while maintaining infrastructure and investing in community safety and technology. When combining the Town’s increase with the Region’s proposed 4.64% rise and a 0% change to education taxes, the overall property tax impact for residents is anticipated to be 5.11%.
“I have confidence in this budget and the process that Council followed, which included hours of good debate and discussion,” says Mayor Ann Lawlor. “I note that the clear message during our month-long period of public engagement was the need to keep tax increases to a minimum. For that reason, this is a no frills budget which maintains existing services while reducing our risk exposure and advancing information technology to streamline operations.”
Town officials say public feedback played a significant role through the Let’s Talk Halton Hills platform, a Town Hall Budget Meeting, and direct communication with Council. Under provincial legislation, the mayor had authority to veto Council amendments but chose to uphold the adjustments supported by a Council majority.
The Town notes that Halton Hills property tax bills are shared across levels of government, with an estimated 51% funding local services, 34% funding Halton Region, and 15% supporting local school boards. The Region’s budget is set to be finalized on December 10th.
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