The council and staff of The Township of Hamilton are committed to a responsible and balanced budget. We use an approach that will provide high quality services, continue to grow our reserves, and keep property taxes affordable.
2025 Municipal and Water Budgets
The 2025 Municipal Budget and Water Operations Budget were approved on December 16, 2024 at a Special Meeting of Council and are now available for review:
2025 Budget - Township of Hamilton
2025 Budget - Water Operations
Watch recordings of the Special Council Meetings from December 11 and 16, 2024 on our YouTube channel.
Understanding the budget process
Passing the budget is a requirement of the Municipal Act. Learn more about how the Township of Hamilton's budget is developed each year by watching the short video below.
Previous approved budgets and reports
| 2024 Budget |
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Township Budget Every year, the Township of Hamilton’s budget is established to provide a foundation to meet the service and infrastructure needs of its ratepayers. The budget is developed and approved annually to finance the delivery of programs and services to the community according to Council approved service levels. To follow along with Budget Meetings, please view our Agendas and Minutes on the Council Portal. Water Operation Budget The Township of Hamilton's Water Operation Department operates as a standalone department solely supported by the system users. Because of this, the Township’s Water Operation Department has a separate budget that is presented independently from the main budget package. |
| Prior Year Budgets |
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The approved 2023 Municipal Budget documents are available below: For Budget packages prior to 2023, please email us. |
Development charges
Financial statements and reporting
| Financial Reports |
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The reports contained here include the yearly council expenses, intended to help with the transparency and accountability to our ratepayers. As well, we have listed our latest asset management plan, which aides in our long-term budget process. Financial Reports The Township of Hamilton is committed to communicating our financial results on a quarterly basis, as shown in our Strategic Plan. Council Renumeration Asset Management Other Reports |
| Audited Financial Statements |
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Financial statements are the formal records of the financial activities of the municipality. Below are the Township Financial Statements: |
| Annual Report |
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The Township of Hamilton's 2023 Annual Report reflects a year of significant accomplishments, challenges, and resilience. Learn more about key accomplishments achieved in 2023 under the Strategic Plan priorities: |
| Energy Plan and Reports |
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The Township of Hamilton is committed to exploring all potential energy saving projects. The Electricity Act requires that municipalities report on our energy use. Below are the Township's Energy reports: |