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.
2024 Budget: Key dates
- July 20 to September 15: Budget Sub-committees to conduct pre-budget, ward-centric public engagement. (Public consultation)
- September 6: Budget Committee receives staff reports that may have a budget impact
- September 19: Budget Committee receives feedback from sub-committees on public consultation
- October 17 and 19: Draft Operating and Capital budgets presented by staff based on Mayor’s direction
- October 20 to November 1: Budget Committee to consult with residents on draft budgets. (Public consultation)
- October 31 and November 1: Public delegations on draft budget. (Public consultation)
- November 2: Budget Committee makes recommendations to Mayor
- November 20: Mayor to provide proposed 2024 Budget, including rates and fees, to Council and public.
- November 28: Public delegations on Mayor’s proposed budget. (Public consultation)
- December 20: Special Council Meeting to consider approval of the 2024 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