Budget
Provide input on the 2027 Budget
Tell us which services and investments matter most to you. Council and staff will consider your input as they plan the 2027 Budget.
The Town of Milton’s annual budget outlines how financial resources are allocated to deliver services and invest in infrastructure across the Town. It guides spending decisions, balances revenues and expenses, supports growth, service delivery, and quality of life in Milton.
The budget is intended to support key themes of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, including:
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Invest in people
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Innovate in technology and processes
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Provide quality facilities and amenities
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Support connected transit and mobility
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Plan for community growth
These priorities guide how funding decisions are made across all service areas.
The capital budget funds construction, renewal, and major improvements of Town infrastructure, including roads, parks, facilities, as well as vehicles, and long-term studies. The capital budget is funded through reserves, development charges, grants, debt and other sources.
In 2026:
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134 projects are planned
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Total investment is $125.8 million
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Approximately 71 per cent ($88.7 million) is funded from external sources, primarily development charges
The following chart shows how capital funding is allocated across service areas.
Most funding is directed toward transportation infrastructure, public facilities and transit.
The operating budget funds day-to-day services such as winter maintenance, parks, recreation, and fire services. It also supports capital funding through transfers to reserves and debt payments.
In 2026:
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Total operating investment is $236.9 million
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53.7 per cent is funded through property taxes
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Remaining funding comes from user fees and other sources such as investment income
The following chart shows how operating funding is distributed.
Major costs include salaries, benefits, and transfers to reserves.
The budget affects property taxes, service levels, and investments in infrastructure and community services. The budget process provides an opportunity to prioritize and balance the allocation of available resources to achieve the various strategic and master plan targets and deliver services to the community.
Property tax bills include amounts for the Town of Milton, Halton Region, and the Province. In 2026, the Town’s portion increased by 6.94 per cent, or $24.61 per $100,000 of residential assessment. Combined with the Halton Region and education rate increases, the overall estimated increase is about 4.75 per cent, or $39.22 per $100,000 of residential assessment.
Estimated impact per $100,000 of residential assessment
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Category |
Portion of your tax bill |
2025 taxes |
2026 taxes |
Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Town of Milton |
44% |
$354.68 |
$379.29 |
$24.61 (6.94%) |
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Halton Region |
35% |
$318.32 |
$332.93 |
$14.61 (4.59%) |
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Education |
18% |
$153.00 |
$153.00 |
$0 (0%) |
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Total |
100% |
$826.00 |
$865.22 |
$39.22 (4.75%) |
Learn more about property taxes and how your tax dollars are used.
A detailed budget document is available for free by email request to the Town’s Finance department.