Your Durham Budget

Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Business Plans and Budget including the water supply and sanitary sewer user rates

Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Business Plans and Budget with a property tax increase of 4.8 per cent. For an average homeowner, Regional property taxes will increase by about $14 per month where approximately $10 dollars funds police services and $4 will be invested in other essential services across the Region including transit, housing, paramedic services and Regional roads and bridges. Read the full news release.

Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer User Rates, resulting in a combined increase of 5 per cent—about $5.24 more per month for the average household. Read the full news release.

2026 Budget Town Hall

Thank you to everyone who participated in Durham Region's 2026 Budget Town Hall! A recording of the event is available here:

Interested in learning more about the Budget? Check out the Budget FAQs below or watch this short video to learn how the budget is prepared to support important programs and services for our community.

Overview

Through the annual budget the Region invests in our community to ensure that Durham is the best place in Ontario to work and live.

The Region of Durham provides a wide range of programs and services to a growing and diverse community of residents and businesses. Watch this short video to learn more

The Region's business planning and budget process reflects our commitment to providing quality programs and services within a framework of financial stability and transparency.

To learn more about this year's Business Plans and Budgets check out the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page. You can also view budgets from prior years here.