2025 Budget

Engagement for the proposed 2025 County of Brant Budget is now closed. The 2025 Budget was approved on February 25, 2025 and the project is now complete. Thank you for your participation!

• County of Brant Passes the Official 2025 Budget

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  The County of Brant Council has approved the 2025 Budget. Following careful deliberation and consideration, Council approved the 2025 budget, resulting in a property tax increase of 5.3%, plus a 1% property tax surcharge as a local contribution towards the New Hospital Project. This results in an annual approximate $240.94 increase for the median home.

  “A great deal of discussion and thought has gone into this year’s budget,” said Mayor David Bailey. “While budget discussions can be challenging, our commitment remains to serving the community’s needs—both now and in the future—while balancing realistic expectations. Investing in our community today is essential to planning for what’s ahead.”

  The budget covers essential services such as roads and infrastructure, parks and recreation, emergency services, community development initiatives, and more.
  The approval of this year’s budget demonstrates the County's dedication to balancing financial responsibilities while meeting the evolving needs of residents, maintaining essential services, and advancing strategic initiatives that promote growth and prosperity.

  Highlights of the 2025 Budget include:

  • A $12 million investment in asset management capital, for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing infrastructure throughout the County.
  • Revitalization of the downtown Paris core through completion of the Grand River Street North Reconstruction Project.
  • Investments in new business developments, including a Cainsville Secondary Plan and infrastructure in Southwest Paris.
  • Reinvestment of revenues from solar and renewable energy projects into future climate action initiatives.

  The community was invited to engage in the 2025 budget process through the Engage Brant website, which received 1,500 visits. For the first time, a pre-budget public engagement survey was conducted, receiving 259 responses. Key themes from the survey - financial restraint, infrastructure improvements, and healthcare funding - are reflected in the 2025 budget.

  “Thank you to everyone who took the time to engage with us on the budget,” said Mayor Bailey. “Your input is invaluable in helping us understand community priorities, make informed decisions, and ensure that our decisions align with the needs of residents.”
  
  More information on the County of Brant’s 2025 Budget and Finances is available online at brant.ca/Budget.

• 2025 draft budget documents available for public review

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  Thank you to the more than 250 people that participated in the 2025 Budget survey!

  The County of Brant's 2025 draft budget documents are available for review online at brant.ca/2025Budget.

  The community is invited to review the documents and provide comments and questions for further consideration until Friday, January 24, 2025.

  Committee of the Whole meets on the Proposed 2025 County of Brant Budget on:

  • January 16, 2025: Initial Presentation of Draft Budget & Department Presentations at 9:00 am
  • January 22, 2025: External Agencies Presentations & Capital Budget Review at 6:00 pm
  • February 6, 2025: Budget Deliberations & Decision Packages at 9:00 am (Additional sessions may also be called, if necessary.)
  • Budget approval will take place February 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm

  
  

  The meetings take place in person inside Council Chambers and are open to the public. They are also available for viewing live or previously recorded, on the County of Brant's YouTube Channel.

  Your input is valuable in helping us shape the budget to reflect the needs and priorities of our community.

• Engage with us

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  As part of our commitment to transparency and community involvement, we invite all residents, businesses, and community partners to participate in this important process by sharing your feedback.

  For your convenience

  • Complete the online survey. Survey closes Friday, January 3 at 4:30 pm.
  • Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy until Friday, January 3 at 4:30 pm.
  • You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).
  • Have a question or comment about the 2025 Budget or budget process? Let us know.

  
  

  Attend Committee Meetings

  The County of Brant's draft budget documents will be available to the public starting January 10, 2025.
  
  Committee of the Whole meets on the Proposed 2025 County of Brant Budget on:

  • January 16, 2025 at 9:00 am
  • January 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm
  • February 6, 2025 at 9:00 am
  • Budget approval will take place February 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm

  
  

  Full details are outlined in the timeline on this page. The meetings take place in person inside Council Chambers and are open to the public. They are also available for viewing live or previously recorded, on the County of Brant's YouTube Channel.

  Your input is valuable in helping us shape the budget to reflect the needs and priorities of our community. We look forward to your feedback as we work together to plan for the future of our County.

  Community engagement closes on Friday, January 24, 2025.