Help Shape Whitby's 2027 Budget
Each year, the Town of Whitby makes choices about how to spend money on the services and spaces we all use. This includes roads, parks, trails, recreation centres, and more.
Just like a family planning its household budget, the Town must decide how to make the most of the money it has while balancing needs, costs, and priorities.
We want to hear from you!
Your opinion is an important part of the Town’s annual budget process, helping the Town to understand what matters most to residents as we plan for the future and work to keep Whitby affordable.
Have Your Say
Where would you like to see the Town invest?
Choose your top two priorities from a list of community improvement categories. Your choices will help Town Council understand where residents would like to see money spent.
How Will Your Feedback Be Used?
Results will be shared with Town Council to help them understand what matters most to residents.
Council will use this feedback to help make decisions about the Town's 2027 Budget before voting on whether to approve it.
Three Things to Know About Whitby's Budget
1. The Town must balance its budget.
By law, the Town must have a balanced budget each year, meaning that it covers its costs (expenses) with the money it expects to receive (revenue).
2. The cost of running the Town is going up.
Like many towns and cities, Whitby faces rising costs, a growing population, older roads, and buildings that need repairs, and more services the Province now asks the Town to pay for.
3. Keeping taxes the same could mean fewer services.
A 0% property tax increase doesn't mean things stay the same. As costs rise, the Town may need to reduce some services to make up the difference.
Stay Informed
Get involved and stay informed. Join Connect Whitby for engagement opportunities and updates on projects you care about (select ‘Join’ in the top right of the home page), and subscribe to our Newsroom for the latest Town news at whitby.ca/subscribe.
