Perth County Council has passed its 2026 budget with an 8.75 per cent increase over last year's budget.
That increase represents a total of just over $2.63 million from 2025 for the capital and operations budget.
The official budget release from Perth County says that this amount represents an additional $89.24 in taxes per year for the average household, which is $1.72 per week. That's based on the 2016 MPAC average household value of $284,000.
Some major projects are on deck in 2026 that the budget addresses, including renovation of the Provincial Offences Courtroom and County Council Chambers at the County Courthouse.
There will also be the development of a new Economic Development and Tourism wayfinding signage program, four bridge and culvert projects, and the repaving of 22 centreline kilometers of road.
"I would like to thank my Council colleagues for their detailed review and active participation throughout this year’s budget process," said Warden Dean Trentowsky. "I also want to acknowledge County staff for their hard work in developing and presenting the 2026 budget. Both Council and staff recognize the continued financial pressures and economic uncertainty faced by the ratepayers and their families, the farms & the business owners across Perth County. The County is doing the best it can to ensure that essential service levels are upheld in a fair and responsible manner; while continuing to invest in the future needs and opportunities for Perth County citizens."
"We thank Council for its approval of the 2026 budget," added Lori Wolfe, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). "Staff have worked diligently to deliver a budget that maintains essential services, advances strategic priorities, and responds thoughtfully to the pressures being felt by residents and businesses across Perth County."
To view the budget, visit www.perthcounty.ca/finance.
