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Peel Region proposes 4.2% tax hike, 7.8% water fee rise, and new services in 2026 budget.
Peel Region’s proposed 2026 budget includes a 4.2% property tax increase for Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon, with additional local hikes expected, alongside a 7.8% water bill rise.
The plan allocates $30 million for a new paramedic facility and 40 new paramedics, $63.6 million in capital and $11.9 million annually for affordable housing, including transitional and youth shelters.
Other investments include $29.1 million for waste management, $7.3 million for expanded services, $3.2 million for transit accessibility, $1.2 million to address vaccination gaps, and $800,000 for mobile dental care.
The region will use reserves to moderate tax increases and introduce a regional auditor general in 2026.
Council will continue deliberations on November 27, with public input available online.
La región de Peel propone un aumento de impuestos del 4,2%, un aumento del 7,8% en las tarifas de agua y nuevos servicios en el presupuesto de 2026.