Oakville’s budget process will determine your tax increase for next year

The Town of Oakville is gearing up for budget season and they want to hear from local residents.

The 2025 budget will be ready for public review later this month and town officials are encouraging members of the community to explore the following resources to get ready to engage in the discussions that will help shape Oakville’s future:

• Watch the video on the budget basics page to learn about operating and capital budget, how the town collects and uses tax dollars
• Mark your calendar with key dates available on the budget process page
• Familiarize yourself with the budget decision flowchart as this is the second town budget that follows this process based on the Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• Visit the Strategic Plan page for priorities that form the focus of the 2025 budget
• Browse the Oakville data hub page for a snapshot of growth trends and how the town is performing on various key metrics

The budget priorities are guided by the Strategic Plan aimed at providing high-quality programs, services and infrastructure to create a more vibrant Oakville.

Councillor Marc Grant was appointed as chair, and councillor Tom Adams appointed as vice chair of the 2025 budget committee.

Staff were also asked to report back to the committee on a number of topics, including building permit timelines, parking studies and transit enhancements, along with priorities identified in the Strategic Plan.

Questions or comments about the 2025 Budget can be directed to [email protected].