Help shape the 2027 Budget: Township of Hamilton Launches Budget Survey

Township of Hamilton, ON November 2, 2026 – What matters most to you when it comes to municipal services, infrastructure and spending? Now is your chance to share your thoughts and help shape the Township’s priorities for 2027.

Hamilton Township has launched its 2027 Budget Survey, inviting you to share your ideas, identify what matters most to you, and help inform Council’s budget discussions for the year ahead.

From roads and infrastructure to parks, community services and environmental initiatives, municipal budget decisions affect the places we live, work and play. Your feedback helps the Township better understand what residents value, what they would like to see prioritized and where there may be opportunities to improve municipal services.

Whether you have a specific idea, a service you would like to see maintained or improved or simply want to share what matters most to your household, your perspective is valuable. Every response helps build a better understanding of community priorities. By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you can contribute to the conversation and help inform decisions about how municipal resources are allocated.

How to participate

• Complete the survey online: Visit the link below to share your priorities from the comfort of your home.
• Pick up a hard copy: Paper copies of the survey are available at Township facilities for residents who prefer to complete it on paper. Return the completed survey to any Township facility in the envelope provided.
• Complete the survey by phone: Prefer to share your feedback over the phone? Call the Township Office at 905-342-2810 for assistance completing the survey by phone.

Have a few minutes? Make them count. Take the survey, share your priorities, and help shape Hamilton Township's 2027 Budget.

Survey closes: Friday, December 11, 2026.

Take the 2027 Budget Survey!

Quick Facts

The Township of Hamilton’s annual budget is a key tool that guides how we deliver services, maintain infrastructure, and plan for the future. Council and staff are committed to developing a responsible and balanced budget that supports high-quality services, grows our reserves, and keeps property taxes affordable for residents.

Did you know? Your property tax bill supports three different parts of local public services:

• Township of Hamilton (approximately 45%): local roads and winter control, fire protection, parks and recreation, planning/building services, by-law enforcement and other local municipal services.
• Northumberland County (approximately 43%): County roads, paramedic services, social services and housing, long-term care, waste management and other upper-tier services.
• Education (approximately 12%): education levy collected through the property tax bill and remitted for education purposes.

Learn More

hamiltontownship.ca/budget

About the Township of Hamilton: Established in 1850, the Township of Hamilton is a rural Northumberland community nestled between Lake Ontario and Rice Lake, with approximately 11,000 residents. Home to six distinctive hamlets – Baltimore, Bewdley, Camborne, Cold Springs, Gore’s Landing, and Hardwood. The Township is defined by rolling hills, productive farmland, wetlands, and the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Township of Hamilton is a testament to the enduring charm of rural Ontario.

Contact:

Nusrat Ahmed, Treasurer
nahmed@hamiltontownship.ca