2026 Municipal Budget

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is responsible for setting a budget each year. Through this process, we evaluate programs and services to meet the needs of our community. This year’s draft budget was prepared by the Mayor, as outlined in the Municipal Act.

The proposed budget focuses on community priorities, daily Township operations, and the feedback we received from the 2026 Budget Survey. The goal is to maintain the essential services you rely on while investing in the infrastructure and programs that make our Township a great place to live, work, and play.

Understanding the Budget

The budget is divided into two main areas:

• Capital: This budget covers municipal projects related to new assets or rehabilitating existing ones, including roads, equipment, facilities (such as the arena), storm water management infrastructure, and more.
• Operating: This budget covers day-to-day operations and funds services such as snow removal, fire protection, by-law enforcement, road maintenance, and parks and recreation programming.

There are a number of factors that affect the preparation of the annual budget, including inflation, market conditions, growth and development, and policy decisions of Council.

Access the Mayor’s Proposed Budget

On January 19th, 2026, the Mayor formally proposed the 2026 budget. You can access the detailed documents through the following links:

• Digital Budget Book: An interactive version of the budget for easy online browsing.

• PDF Budget Book: A downloadable and printable version of the full budget document.

Public Meeting

The Mayor will formally present the 2026 Budget during an upcoming Council meeting. Residents are invited to attend to watch the presentation and learn more about the Township’s financial plans for the year.

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office (21 Queen Street, Ripley)

Following the presentation of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget, members of Council will have the opportunity to propose amendments to the budget in accordance with the legislated process for Mayoral Power under the Municipal Act.

How Your Feedback Shaped the 2026 Budget

The Mayor’s Proposed Budget was developed using the results of the 2026 Budget Survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share their feedback. Your input played a key role in shaping the draft budget. These priorities, identified directly by Huron-Kinloss residents, are reflected throughout the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2026.

Financial Reporting

For each fiscal year ending December 31st, an external auditor prepares financial statements for the municipality.

• 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements

The Financial Information Return (FIR) is the main data collection tool used by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to collect financial and statistical information on municipalities.

Fees and Charges

The Township collects a variety of fees for municipal services. The list of fees and charges is reviewed, updated and approved by Council.

For a list of fees and charges for municipal services, please view the Consolidated Fees by-law.