Learn about the 2013 Tax and Rate Budgets

Hamilton City Council has approved the 2013 budget. This year’s budget achieves a 1.9% tax increase, or approximately $67 for the average residential property assessed at $266,200.

Through the budget process, significant financial pressures associated with energy costs, public safety and infrastructure needs were largely offset through identifying new efficiencies.

Highlights of the 2013 budget include:

• No service or program cuts
• No transit fare fee increase
• Enhanced winter control service levels
• 0.5% of the increase represents additional funding for capital investments
• $253 million in immediate capital infrastructure projects

For further information, visit the following links:

• Agenda & Minutes
• Budgets