The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents that Council approved the 2026 Town Budget during the Council Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025. The approved budget includes the 2026 operating budget, a ten-year capital budget and the 2026 Fees and Charges.
The approved budget can be viewed by visiting the Budget Webpage.
The 2026 Budget reflects the Town’s ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility, service excellence and long-term sustainability. Following the release of the draft budget on October 7, 2025, and subsequent engagement with Council and the public, the final approved budget includes a 4.34% increase in the municipal levy.
With the 4.34% levy increase, which incorporates a $345,000 contribution to the Asset Management Reserve, a median assessed home valued by MPAC at $530,000 is expected to see an increase of about $97.55 per year, or $8.13 per month.
“The 2026 Budget gives us a solid foundation not just for next year, but for the future of The Blue Mountains. Council has had difficult discussions and decisions to make over the past two months, and this Budget is a reflection of our priorities,” said Deputy Mayor Peter Bordignon. “I want to thank our Treasurer, Monica Quinlan, and her team for delivering a document that balances short-term affordability with the long-term investments required to ensure financial stability, and I want to thank all the members of the public who took the time to share their thoughts by participating in the Budget process.”
To learn more about the Town’s annual budget process, please visit www.thebluemountains.ca/budget.
