Peterborough County Council Approves 2026 Budget

Peterborough County, ON – During today's Council meeting, Peterborough County Council gave its approval to the 2026 Budget. The approved budget includes a 5.29% increase in the levy, which covers:

• A dedicated infrastructure levy set at 2.50%
• An increase of 2.80% for the Operating Budget, which includes a 1.20% increase for County Operations and a 1.60% increase for Shared Services.

This increase in the levy translates to a tax rate increase of 3.93% or approximately $17.35 for every $100,000 in residential assessment.

“County Council has continued to invest in our critical infrastructure with our commitment to a 2.50% dedicated infrastructure investment to support our roads and bridges – vital to providing the links for our residents and businesses. Staff brought forward a very responsible operational increase, below inflation this year, which focuses on our commitment to service delivery reviews and operational excellence. Thank you to our Finance Committee and County Council for their commitment to ensuring a responsible County budget for 2026.”
                                                                             -   Warden Bonnie Clark

 For more information, please contact:

Tracie Bertrand
General Manager, Tourism and Communications
Communications@ptbocounty.ca
705-743-0380 ext. 2507