Durham Regional Council approves 2023 Business Plans and Budget Guideline

Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline. The Guideline provides an overall property tax cap for the 2023 Business Plans and Budget and provides guidance to finalize budget submissions.

The Guideline establishes a property tax levy target increase not to exceed five per cent for 2023. This tax levy guideline provides for increased investments in critical frontline core service areas, while meeting current economic challenges such as rising inflation and accounting for the future growth of our community.

The Region’s goal is to invest in the programs and services that support and build upon our already strong community. Services that keep residents safe such as paramedic services and policing. Services that support and protect our most vulnerable people, with investments in housing and homelessness and services that keep residents moving, such as Regional transit.

This Guideline assists in finalizing the 2023 Business Plans and Budget, which will be reviewed by various standing committees between March 7 and 9, by the Finance and Administration Committee on March 21 and finally by Regional Council for approval on March 29.

Through the Guideline, and ultimately the 2023 Business Plans and Budget, the Region is investing to improve the life of people and businesses in Durham through everyday services—ensuring a healthy, safe and happy community for all.

To learn more about how residents can get involved in the Budget process, or to submit a question, visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget.

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“The approved 2023 Business Plans and Budget Guideline is proof of the Region’s commitment to deliver and maintain safe, reliable and financially sustainable services for our residents. We are proud to continue to invest in our community, and the Regional services that drive them.”

-John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Durham

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