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.

The 2026 Budget focuses on community priorities, daily Township operations, and the feedback received from the 2026 Budget Survey. The goal is to maintain essential services 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 2026 Budget

The 2026 Budget was deemed to be adopted on February 2, 2026.

To learn more about the planned spending for Township services and infrastructure projects for the year, please see the resources below:

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

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

• News Release: Township of Huron-Kinloss Adopts 2026 Budget – Summary of tax rates, project highlights, and the budget development process.

How Your Feedback Shaped the 2026 Budget

The 2026 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 budget. These priorities, identified directly by Huron-Kinloss residents, are reflected throughout the 2026 Budget.

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.