​​​Community invited to provide feedback during City’s 2026 Budget Process 

BRAMPTON, ON (January 9, 2026) – Today, City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown introduced the proposed 2026 Budget, underscoring the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, community safety and strong service delivery, while continuing to advance transformational infrastructure investments ensuring Brampton is set up for continued success. ​

The City’s 2026 Budget includes an operating budget of $1.0385 billion and a capital budget of $340.4 million. With a proposed 1.5 per cent increase on the City’s portion of the property tax bill, Brampton’s City tax rate remains among the lowest in the GTA at $1,516 per capita, compared to the GTA average of $1,819 (Source: BMA Municipal Study, 2025). The 2026 Budget also includes a record level in reserves of $163 million, supporting the City’s long-term financial sustainability. 

Key highlights of the 2026 Budget:

• Health Care Investments: Ongoing one per cent levy for the completion of Brampton’s second hospital at Peel Memorial.
• Public Safety and Well-Being: Stronger enforcement and increased education with 12 new by-law enforcement officers, 24 property standards officers, 24 firefighters and 14 fire prevention officers, as well as increased fines for by-law and fire code violations to improve safety and hold bad actors accountable.
• Recreation: Continuing to build and revitalize parks and recreation amenities that support healthy lifestyles, strong neighbourhoods and a high quality of life for families of all ages.
• Innovation and Economic Growth: Strengthening Brampton’s local economy through driving talent development and job creation. This includes advancing the Brampton Innovation District with targeted funding for BHive to expand their services to include AI-training for small and medium-sized businesses, $1 million for the Brampton Venture Zone and $1 million for the Cybersecure Catalyst - attracting new businesses, creating high-quality jobs and positioning Brampton as a competitive, future-ready city.
• Arts and Culture: Expanding accessible cultural programming for residents while strengthening the local arts ecosystem, including enhanced programming in key venues and public spaces, new investments at Historic Bovaird House, preparations for The Rose Theatre’s 20th anniversary and support for artists through paid professional opportunities, public art initiatives, organizational grants and approximately $1 million annual investment in sector development through the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO).
• Environmental Resilience and Sustainability: Investing in energy efficiency and healthier green spaces to protect our environment and reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, including supporting the Grow Green Festival, restoration of wetlands and natural areas, 50,000 trees plantings and opportunities to address climate change and invasive species. 
  

​                        Brampton continues to maintain one of the lowest property tax rates in the GTA (Source: BMA Municipal Study, 2025).

2026 Budget Timeline

Following the public engagements, Council deliberations on the proposed 2026 Budget will take place between January 19 and 27, 2026, with final budget adoption scheduled for a Special Council Meeting on January 27, 2026. During this process, Council will review the budget, consider feedback from residents and may propose changes before a final decision is made.

Have your say

Community input gathered throughout the year and over the Council term helps inform the City’s budget priorities.

The City is hosting a series of public engagement opportunities on the 2026 Budget, including a telephone town hall, coffee chats held in ward pairings as well as roundtable discussions with the business community, BAO and the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA). (See below for a full list of dates, times and location or visit brampton.ca/budget).

Residents and businesses are encouraged to stay informed and help shape Brampton’s future at public engagement opportunities across the city. 

If you are unable to attend an event, provide feedback online at brampton.ca/budget. ​

Ward Coffee Chats 

From January 18 to 26, 2026, residents are invited to drop in on in-person meetings with the Mayor and local Councillors, held in ward pairings, to share ideas, solutions and community priorities. ​

Wards 1 and 5

Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Time: 5 to 6 pm

Location: Century Gardens Community Centre (340 Vodden St. E.) 

Wards 2 and 6

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 

Time: 5 to 6 pm 

Location: Cassie Campbell Community Centre (1050 Sandalwood Pkwy. W.)

Wards 3 and 4

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 

Time: 6 to 7 pm

Location: Susan Fennell Sportsplex (500 Ray Lawson Blvd.)

Wards 7 and 8

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 

Time: 3 to 4 pm

Location: Terry Miller Recreation Centre (1295 Williams Pkwy.)

Wards 9 and 10

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 

Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Location: Amami Italia (140—6261 Mayfield Rd.)

Brampton Arts Organization Roundtable 

A virtual engagement session co-hosted with BAO for local arts and culture businesses and organizations.

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Time: 1 to 2 pm

More information: Visit this website. 

Business Roundtable

Hosted in collaboration with Finance, the Mayor’s Office, Regional Councillor Toor, the Chair of Economic Development and Vice Chair, Regional Councillor Santos to gather feedback from Brampton’s business community. 

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 

Time: 9:30 to 11 am 

Format: Virtual 

Registration: Visit this website. ​

Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area Roundtable

Regional Councillor Paul Vicente is hosting a this virtual engagement session with members of the DBBIA to discuss local priorities and economic considerations related to the 2026 Budget. 

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 

Time: 6 to 7 pm 

Registration: Visit this website. ​

Telephone Town Hall

The Mayor and City staff will host a telephone town hall, providing residents with an opportunity to ask questions, share feedback and participate in live polling. 

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 

Time: 7 to 8:30 pm 

Registration: To register to receive a call to participate in the telephone town hall, visit https://letsconnect.brampton.ca/budget2026​ ​

Key Budget Resources

• The proposed 2026 Budget aligns with the City’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2022–2026.
• Budget documents, including a condensed highlights version, are available at brampton.ca/budget​. Residents who require materials in an alternate format can submit a request to accessibility@brampton.ca.
• To learn more about how the City’s budget works, including where your tax dollars go, visit the City’s Budget Toolkit​.
• To learn more about current capital projects, view the City’s online capital project mapping tool​. As part of the City's commitment to transparency, accountability and public engagement, the Capital Project Mapping and Visualization Module displays capital projects on an online map. This new tool allows residents to better understand how capital dollars are being used in their communities.​
  

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“The 2026 Budget focuses on keeping Brampton’s neighbourhoods safe, delivering reliable services and making thoughtful investments supporting families and communities across the city. With a proposed 1.5 per cent increase on the City's portion of the tax bill – keeping Brampton among the lowest City tax rates in the GTA – we are taking a disciplined and responsible approach that protects taxpayers while continuing to invest in public safety, essential services, parks, recreational amenities and community spaces to support healthy, active lifestyles. I encourage residents to review the budget and share their feedback as the budget process moves forward. - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

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