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Owen Sound raised property taxes 4.72% in 2026, citing high service costs and provincial underfunding.
Owen Sound's city council approved the 2026 budget with a 5.5% municipal tax increase, combining with a 4.8% county hike and stable education levies to create a 4.72% overall property tax rise.
Council members, including Mayor Boddy, voiced concerns over the city’s high tax burden relative to average household income of $57,000 and criticized the province for not funding armed courthouse policing.
Police and fire services now consume 31% of every tax dollar, exceeding a 30% benchmark in other municipalities.
The police board’s request for a 7.23% increase and the library board’s 10.97% request were both rejected, requiring both services to operate with less funding.
Council stressed the need for tough fiscal decisions and noted future development may ease budget pressures.
Tax ratios will be set in April.
Owen Sound elevó los impuestos a la propiedad en un 4.72% en 2026, citando altos costos de servicio y la falta de financiación provincial.