The Township of Uxbridge has officially approved a 1.26 per cent increase to its own portion of property taxes for 2026, slightly reduced from the initially proposed 1.28 per cent.
Typically, a municipality’s share accounts for about one-third of a homeowner’s total property tax bill, with the remaining portion funding the Region of Durham, police services, and local school boards.
Uxbridge’s 2026–2027 Operating Budget and 10-Year Capital Investment Plan were presented to council on November 3. This was followed by an all-day budget review meeting held by the Finance Committee on November 18, where both operating and capital expenditures were examined in detail.
Council adopted the final budget on December 15. According to a township release, the approved budget reflects a strong commitment to long-term financial stability while continuing to meet future community needs.
The 2026 budget focuses on maintaining sustainable service levels, investing in essential infrastructure, and supporting key municipal services. It also promotes innovative strategies to grow non-tax revenue, helping reduce reliance on property taxes and strengthen the township’s overall financial health.
For comparison, proposed 2026 property tax increases across Durham Region include:
- Durham Region (including police): 4.8%
- City of Pickering: 3.49% (own portion)
- Town of Ajax: 1.28% (own portion)
- Town of Whitby: 3.49%
- City of Oshawa: 3.98% (own portion)
- Municipality of Clarington: 3% (own portion 0.99%)
- Township of Scugog: 4.12% (own portion)
- Township of Brock: 4.87% (own portion 3.79%)
- Township of Uxbridge: 1.26% (own portion)
Some of these increases are still subject to final approval, while others may automatically come into effect.
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