Quinte West Proposes 4.99% Tax Levy Increase for 2026 — What Are Your Thoughts?
- Small Town Productions
- Dec 5, 2025
- 2 min read
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Quinte West has proposed a 4.99% tax levy increase for 2026. The draft budget is still under review, with council scheduled to examine it during special meetings on December 10–11, where residents will also have an opportunity to share their feedback.
The proposed increase is intended to help the city keep up with rising service demands, infrastructure pressures, and provincial funding limitations. According to staff, this year’s financial plan attempts to maintain essential services and invest in long-term infrastructure while avoiding the need to take on new debt.
To help manage overall costs, the city’s budget outlines several contributing factors, including:
An estimated $835,000 in added revenue from assessment growth
Around $731,000 in savings tied to Ontario’s transition to a producer-led recycling system
Additional support through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
More precise cost-recovery processes for shared capital and water/wastewater services
City officials say these measures work together to help reduce the overall impact of the levy increase while supporting programs and infrastructure that residents rely on.
Residents are encouraged to participate by submitting comments to the city clerk or by speaking at the upcoming budget sessions.
What are your thoughts?
Do you view a 4.99% increase as a reasonable step in today’s climate, or should the city look for deeper cuts to lessen the impact on taxpayers?
Please leave a comment below and let us know what you think 💬
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