Budget Process
The annual budget process and who is involved.
The budget process is about offering valued programs, making strategic investments in infrastructure and keeping property taxes as low as possible.
It makes sure the town’s resources are spent wisely and brings the Strategic Plan to life by providing funds to move action plans forward.
2025 Budget: Key dates
- June 18 to September 25: Budget Committee consults residents on budget (Public consultation)
- September 26: Budget Committee receives feedback from members on public consultation
- October 22 and 24: Staff present draft budget to Budget Committee based on Mayor's direction
- October 25 to November 25: Budget Committee consults residents on draft budget
- Week of November 4: Councillors and staff budget consultation sessions
- November 12 and 14: Budget Committee for Councillors to inquire of staff and to receive public delegations (Public consultation)
- November 28: Budget Committee recommendations to Mayor (including staff responses to requests)
- December 5: Special Council meeting for Mayor to provide proposed 2025 Budget to Council and public
- December 12: Special Council meeting to public delegations on Mayor's proposed budget (Public consultation)
- December 19: Special Council Meeting to consider the proposed 2025 Budget
Get involved
Public input can be:
- provided to your respective Councillors,
- emailed to budget@oakville.ca, or
- shared by delegating to Budget Committee meetings (visit the Delegations and Presentations page for details).
Budget Committee meetings are broadcasted on the town’s YouTube channel for those who wish to follow the live stream.
Stay up to date!
- Sign up for our e-newsletter
- Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
- Email us at budget@oakville.ca
- Contact your Mayor or Councillor