Budgets
Help shape the 2027 budget
A short survey will be open from September 28 to October 31 to collect input on community priorities and help inform 2027 budget discussions and decisions. You'll be able to access the survey on this page beginning September 28.
A municipal budget is a detailed financial plan used by local governments to allocate resources, manage expenditures, and provide services. It is Haldimand’s plan for the coming year, expressed in dollars.
Our budget is made up of three parts:
- Operating Budget: pays for county services such as winter control, recreation programming, garbage collection, as well as day-to-day expenses like utilities, fuel, salaries, insurance.
- Capital Budget: pays for major assets and long-term investments like infrastructure, roads, bridges, parks and public facilities (including libraries, arenas and community centres).
- Rate-Supported Budget (Water and Wastewater Budget): pays for the annual operations of water and wastewater services and funds the replacement or rehabilitation of existing facilities and assets. It is funded solely by users.
Dates for budget presentations and deliberations have been tentatively set, however, they will be approved by the 2026-2030 Council at the inaugural meeting on November 16, 2026. Council will also approve the 2027 Council Meeting Schedule at this meeting.
Tentative 2027 Budget key dates
- November 26, 2026 – Rate-Supported Budget (Water and Wastewater Budget) presented to Council
- February 1 and 2, 2026 – Tax-Supported Operating and Capital Budgets presented to Council
2026 Budget
Haldimand County’s budget preparations begin early in the year, and all proposed projects and initiatives undergo several rounds of internal review before they are included in the budget document presented to Council. This internal review process ensures that the budget aligns with strategic priorities, operational plans and service delivery expectations, while adhering to established financial management principles.
2026-2035 Approved Tax Supported Capital Budget and Forecast 2026 Approved Tax Supported Operating Budget 2026 Draft Tax Supported Operating Budget Presentation 2026 Approved Rate Supported Water & Wastewater Operating Budget and Capital Forecast
Past budgets
Our budget documents may not be accessible to all users. If you require any of the above documents in a different format, please e-mail our Finance division.
