2025 Budget
The 2025 Budget was approved by Town Council on January 30, 2025. The municipal budget provides a balanced approach to investing in the critical infrastructure while ensuring fiscal responsibility. From snow clearing to playgrounds, your tax dollars shape life in Midland.
The approved budget represents a 4.54% levy increase with an estimated 3.95% blended rate. For a homeowner this means a monthly increase of $5.42 per month per $100,000 of residential property assessment.
Building the 2025 Budget
Each year, staff and Council create a budget to support Midland’s growth and maintain a healthy, sustainable community. The operating and capital budgets fund essential services like snow plowing, new playgrounds, road paving, and more which is all made possible by your tax dollars.
2026 Budget Timeline
Stay informed on the Town of Midland's budget process.
Budget Engagement Survey
July 18 to October 15, 2024 - We want to hear from you! We appreciate your opinion on the budget and the budget process.
Draft 2025 Budget Presentation at Council
December 2024 - The Draft 2025 Budget Presentation will take place at the Regular Council meeting.
Draft Budget released to the Public
December 16, 2024 - The 2025 Draft Budget will be posted on the Town website for public view.
Public and Council Q&A Period
December 2024 to January 2025 - Your opportunity to review the budget and ask questions. No responses between Dec 24 to Jan 3.
Draft Budget Public Meeting
January 15, 2025 - Attend or watch the public meeting, and provide comments to Council.
Council Budget Deliberations and Adoption
January 28-30, 2025 - Town Council meet with Staff to discuss and consider approval of the 2025 Draft Budget.
Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) Presentations
January 2025 - During Council Budget Deliberations, ABC's present budget requests to Council.
Budget Approval
January 2025 - The 2025 Operating and Capital budgets were approved by Council.
Budget Breakdown by the Numbers
Proposed Tax Increase (from the executive summary)
Taxation, General Revenue and Council and Committees
Department Operating and Capital Programs
Rate supported operating and capital program (water and wastewater)
Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Budget FAQ's
Who determines the property assessment value?
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) determines the value of your property. For more information on your property assessment value, contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit mpac.ca.
There are a number of factors that determine the tax rate, including County and Education rates, new assessment growth and the Town’s annual budget.
Property taxes are the primary source of funding for services and infrastructure. Other sources include grants, user fees and reserves.
Budget documents will outline a municipality's financial story and set spending targets for municipal programs, services and initiatives. The Budget is an important element for transparency and communication between Town and citizens.
The Operating Budget supports the Town plans for day-to-day operations, including salaries, utilities and supplies to perform Town services.
Capital Budget is where the Town plans for the future, identifies how to pay for integral infrastructure projects, addresses community need, as well as Council directions and goals.
What MPAC assessment cycle are we in?
The 2024 property assessment will continue to be based on fully phased-in January 1, 2016 values. Due to the Ontario government extending the postponement of a province-wide reassessment through the end of the 2021-2024 assessment cycle.
For more information on your property assessment value, contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit mpac.ca
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