2024 Budget

Municipality of Port Hope staff have been working to develop the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. This process is one of the most important tasks carried out by staff and takes many months of planning before it is presented to Council for consideration.

Watch this quick video on how a municipal budget is developed to learn about the municipal budget process.


Share your thoughts

Community engagement is important in the budget development process. As part of the community engagement plan for the 2024 budget, community members are invited to participate in a survey. The survey will provide staff and Council the community's feedback and observations on service delivery and budget spending priorities. The results of the survey will be presented to the Finance Committee to assist with the development of the final budget.

Take the survey

2024 Proposed Budget

The 2024 draft operating and capital budgets for the Municipality of Port Hope have been posted on the Municipality’s website for public review, ahead of the Finance Committee Meetings scheduled for November 28 and 30, 2023.

Budget development

The municipal team has dedicated several months to crafting a preliminary submission for the 2024 operating and capital budgets. This intricate process stands as one of the team's most pivotal responsibilities, demanding extensive planning before it reaches Council for evaluation. In the current phase of budget development, the budgets available on the website are solely those proposed by staff. They provide recommendations for the operating budget, addressing the expenses essential to sustain ongoing operations and service delivery. Additionally, staff members extend their recommendations to the capital budget, encompassing significant project resources and future requirements for municipal assets such as acquisition, maintenance, and replacement.

Significant budget impacts

The 2024 budget faces two main challenges. First, historical underinvestment in infrastructure by the Municipality necessitates a significant boost in funding to ensure the continued smooth operation of our services. Second, the escalation of market prices has a widespread impact on various budgetary components, including expenditures on materials, personnel, fuel, and equipment. Addressing inflation proves particularly difficult for infrastructure, where costs experience a more pronounced increase compared to routine daily expenses.

The levy explained

The Municipal levy refers to the amount of money that a municipal government raises through property taxes to fund its operations and services. The Municipality relies on various revenue sources such as grants, user fees, funding from other levels of government, etc. to cover the costs of providing services. Property taxes are a significant part of this revenue, and the municipal levy represents the total sum of money collected from property owners within the municipality.

The identification of the overall municipal levy does not necessarily translate to an equivalent percentage increase in your property tax bill. The existing tax base encompasses all taxpayers, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Approximately half of your property tax bill is allocated to meet the specific requirements of Port Hope, while the remainder is distributed to Northumberland County and local School Boards. The additional amount you contribute is contingent upon factors such as your property's assessed value relative to others in the community, your location in an urban or rural area, the services you receive (such as policing), and the extent of growth our community experiences with the influx of new residents and businesses.

Proposed levy

If the proposed budget is adopted, residents in the urban area of the Municipality would see a 7 percent increase in their property tax bills. Residents in the rural area would see a 7.3 percent increase. It's crucial to note that these figures are part of a proposed levy increase. The ultimate impact on municipal taxes will be determined by Council, subsequent to their deliberations on the budget and final decisions regarding the levy's effect. Final decisions will be communicated through the Municipality's regular communication channels.

Council budget discussions

Council will convene for a two-day Finance Committee meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, and continuing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. During this session, Council will thoroughly examine, evaluate, and discuss the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

Following the Finance Committee meetings, Council will reach a final decision on the budget in an upcoming Council session. The anticipated date for the conclusive decision on the 2024 Budget is the Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023.

Community engagement

Community engagement on the budget has been ongoing for several months. Public presentations on budget plans took place on July 4 and September 19. An in-person budget community engagement session was held on November 8 and the Mayor hosted a budget coffee chat on November 13.

Community engagement opportunities for the budget development process continue. The budget survey opened on November 1 and remains open until end of day on November 27. Visit myporthope.ca/2024-budget to participate in the draft budget survey. Members of the public can also attend the public Finance Committee meetings. As always, contact a member of Council if you have a question or want to discuss the budget or any other municipal issue.

Finance Committee meeting dates

A Special Meeting of Finance Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 and continue on Thursday, November 30, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. This is when Council will review, consider, and discuss the 2024 proposed budget. These meetings will be held in Council Chambers and are open to the public. They will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel.

2024 Proposed Fees & Charges

The 2024 Proposed Fees for Service schedule is now open for public commenting. For your reference, the schedules are in the document library menu. If you wish to provide any comments or feedback on the proposed fees, please do so by filling out the comment form below.

Municipality of Port Hope staff have been working to develop the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. This process is one of the most important tasks carried out by staff and takes many months of planning before it is presented to Council for consideration.

Watch this quick video on how a municipal budget is developed to learn about the municipal budget process.


Share your thoughts

Community engagement is important in the budget development process. As part of the community engagement plan for the 2024 budget, community members are invited to participate in a survey. The survey will provide staff and Council the community's feedback and observations on service delivery and budget spending priorities. The results of the survey will be presented to the Finance Committee to assist with the development of the final budget.

Take the survey

2024 Proposed Budget

The 2024 draft operating and capital budgets for the Municipality of Port Hope have been posted on the Municipality’s website for public review, ahead of the Finance Committee Meetings scheduled for November 28 and 30, 2023.

Budget development

The municipal team has dedicated several months to crafting a preliminary submission for the 2024 operating and capital budgets. This intricate process stands as one of the team's most pivotal responsibilities, demanding extensive planning before it reaches Council for evaluation. In the current phase of budget development, the budgets available on the website are solely those proposed by staff. They provide recommendations for the operating budget, addressing the expenses essential to sustain ongoing operations and service delivery. Additionally, staff members extend their recommendations to the capital budget, encompassing significant project resources and future requirements for municipal assets such as acquisition, maintenance, and replacement.

Significant budget impacts

The 2024 budget faces two main challenges. First, historical underinvestment in infrastructure by the Municipality necessitates a significant boost in funding to ensure the continued smooth operation of our services. Second, the escalation of market prices has a widespread impact on various budgetary components, including expenditures on materials, personnel, fuel, and equipment. Addressing inflation proves particularly difficult for infrastructure, where costs experience a more pronounced increase compared to routine daily expenses.

The levy explained

The Municipal levy refers to the amount of money that a municipal government raises through property taxes to fund its operations and services. The Municipality relies on various revenue sources such as grants, user fees, funding from other levels of government, etc. to cover the costs of providing services. Property taxes are a significant part of this revenue, and the municipal levy represents the total sum of money collected from property owners within the municipality.

The identification of the overall municipal levy does not necessarily translate to an equivalent percentage increase in your property tax bill. The existing tax base encompasses all taxpayers, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Approximately half of your property tax bill is allocated to meet the specific requirements of Port Hope, while the remainder is distributed to Northumberland County and local School Boards. The additional amount you contribute is contingent upon factors such as your property's assessed value relative to others in the community, your location in an urban or rural area, the services you receive (such as policing), and the extent of growth our community experiences with the influx of new residents and businesses.

Proposed levy

If the proposed budget is adopted, residents in the urban area of the Municipality would see a 7 percent increase in their property tax bills. Residents in the rural area would see a 7.3 percent increase. It's crucial to note that these figures are part of a proposed levy increase. The ultimate impact on municipal taxes will be determined by Council, subsequent to their deliberations on the budget and final decisions regarding the levy's effect. Final decisions will be communicated through the Municipality's regular communication channels.

Council budget discussions

Council will convene for a two-day Finance Committee meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, and continuing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. During this session, Council will thoroughly examine, evaluate, and discuss the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

Following the Finance Committee meetings, Council will reach a final decision on the budget in an upcoming Council session. The anticipated date for the conclusive decision on the 2024 Budget is the Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023.

Community engagement

Community engagement on the budget has been ongoing for several months. Public presentations on budget plans took place on July 4 and September 19. An in-person budget community engagement session was held on November 8 and the Mayor hosted a budget coffee chat on November 13.

Community engagement opportunities for the budget development process continue. The budget survey opened on November 1 and remains open until end of day on November 27. Visit myporthope.ca/2024-budget to participate in the draft budget survey. Members of the public can also attend the public Finance Committee meetings. As always, contact a member of Council if you have a question or want to discuss the budget or any other municipal issue.

Finance Committee meeting dates

A Special Meeting of Finance Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 and continue on Thursday, November 30, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. This is when Council will review, consider, and discuss the 2024 proposed budget. These meetings will be held in Council Chambers and are open to the public. They will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel.

2024 Proposed Fees & Charges

The 2024 Proposed Fees for Service schedule is now open for public commenting. For your reference, the schedules are in the document library menu. If you wish to provide any comments or feedback on the proposed fees, please do so by filling out the comment form below.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded. Thank you for your participation.

    2024 Proposed Budget Survey

    Thank you for taking the time to complete the budget survey. It should take about five minutes to complete the survey. Obtaining feedback from the community is a vital part of the Budget review process. The information gathered will be used to help Council and staff understand your level of satisfaction with the services delivered by the Municipality, which can help us determine where to increase, maintain, or decrease funding in the municipal budget now and into the future. 

    Your responses are voluntary and will be confidential. Responses will not be identified by individual. All responses will be compiled together and analyzed as a group. Questions can be directed to finance@porthope.ca 

    Notice of Collection:

    Personal information collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) will be used for reviewing the 2024 Proposed Budget and will not be used or disclosed for other purposes without consent or as required by law. The information will be retained in accordance with retention policies under By-law 30/2017. Any personal information such as name and address included in a submission from the public may become part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information should be directed to the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Coordinator at 905.885.4544 x.2200.

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Page last updated: 27 Nov 2023, 02:08 PM