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 Budget Survey
| 2025 Budget Survey Background Information |
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The 2025 Budget Survey closed on September 30, 2024. Thank you for your participation. A report of the findings will be made available on this webpage. Every year, budget is established to provide a foundation for the Township of Hamilton to meet the service and infrastructure needs of residents. We strongly believe that it is important to give ratepayers an opportunity to share their ideas for the upcoming 2025 budget. To engage the public in the upcoming budget decision making process, a 2025 Budget Survey has been developed to help obtain YOUR input and to inform Council's decisions on the development of our next budget. We want to hear from you! Your valuable input will help in making well-informed decisions, ensuring the continued provision of essential programs and services to residents, and paving the way for a prosperous future. Once the survey data is collected, reviewed, and incorporated into a Budget Report, both the staff and Council will have a better understanding of the residents' priorities for 2025. Additionally, the findings will be publicly accessible on our website. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary, anonymous, and it should take around 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until Monday, September 30, 2024. If you are unable to complete the survey online and would like to answer by telephone, please contact the Township of Hamilton at 905-342-2810 and a staff member will assist you. Background InformationThe Township of Hamilton collects property taxes from property owners and businesses within the Municipality. These taxes are allocated to the Township, Northumberland County, and School Boards. For the Municipality, these taxes contribute to various services enjoyed and utilized by residents, business owners, stakeholders, and visitors. The services provided by the Municipality encompass key areas such as:
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| 2025 Community Grant Application |
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The Community Grant Program supports a more vibrant Township by providing project funding to organizations who deliver programs, services, or activities for the community. To submit your application, please complete the 2025 Community Grant Application. A project should be related to a specific program that is of benefit to Township in terms of economic impact, community responsiveness, and enhancement of the Township’s image and quality of life for the residents. Projects should be consistent with one or more of the Township’s Strategic Priorities. Applications are due on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Treasurer. |
| 2025 Budget Schedule |
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Watch for upcoming Special Budget Meeting agendas and minutes on our Council Portal. |
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.
| 2024 Budget |
Township BudgetEvery 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 BudgetThe 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 below: For Budget packages prior to 2023, please email us. |
| 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: |
| Development Charges |
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The Township of Hamilton is currently in the process of updating the Development Charges By-law and providing Council with a background study. Review the current 2024 Development Charges. Read the 2024 Development Charges Background Study Notice of Public Meeting On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the Council of the Township of Hamilton will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the township’s proposed development charges (DC) by-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed DC by-law and background study. The meeting is to be held: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, the background study is being made available online at the township website on September 20, 2024. Copies of the proposed DC by-law and the background study are also being made available as of September 20, 2024, from the by emailing the township office or calling 905-342-2810. Interested persons may express their comments at the public meeting or in writing, addressed to clerks@hamiltontownship.ca prior to October 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Previous Development Charges |
| 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 |