KITCHENER'S 2023 BUDGET
Kitchener's 2023 Budget was approved by Council on Thursday February 2nd.
The tax levy increase is below the 7.0% rate of inflation at 4.8% or $56.00 Annually or $4.67 per month.
Water Utility Increase of 4.5% or $42.00 Annually
Highlights include a 1 million dollar annual investment in Parks, Trails & Playgrounds
Investments in Citizen Priorities of Traffic Calming, Paving of Trails, Free Recreation Programming and Arts & Culture
Additional Community Grant Funds for Love My Hood & RISE (Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity)
Funding to address Affordable Housing by advancing the review of Kitchener's lodging house by-law.
Investments for Outdoor Rinks, Cycling Infrastructure, Community Centres, Urban Forestry, a Downtown Firehall
For the information release on the 2023 budget click HERE
The tax levy increase is below the 7.0% rate of inflation at 4.8% or $56.00 Annually or $4.67 per month.
Water Utility Increase of 4.5% or $42.00 Annually
Highlights include a 1 million dollar annual investment in Parks, Trails & Playgrounds
Investments in Citizen Priorities of Traffic Calming, Paving of Trails, Free Recreation Programming and Arts & Culture
Additional Community Grant Funds for Love My Hood & RISE (Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity)
Funding to address Affordable Housing by advancing the review of Kitchener's lodging house by-law.
Investments for Outdoor Rinks, Cycling Infrastructure, Community Centres, Urban Forestry, a Downtown Firehall
For the information release on the 2023 budget click HERE
Thanks for your interest in Kitchener's 2023 Budget.
See the proposed budget, the survey, budget website page section and other information below.
The budget sets the direction and priorities for the work and projects to be completed in 2023.
It's focused on 3 main citizen priorities
Supporting Core Services
Dealing With Cost Increases
Responding To Growth
Investing in roads, water mains, recreation facilities, active transportation networks and parks.
Investments in Our Community
With 1.5 Million to be allocated between the following themes;
Housing For All
Creating A Green City
Well Being & Belonging
Your Input On These Decisions Is Welcome And Valuable. Please Do The Survey HERE
See the proposed budget, the survey, budget website page section and other information below.
The budget sets the direction and priorities for the work and projects to be completed in 2023.
It's focused on 3 main citizen priorities
Supporting Core Services
Dealing With Cost Increases
Responding To Growth
Investing in roads, water mains, recreation facilities, active transportation networks and parks.
Investments in Our Community
With 1.5 Million to be allocated between the following themes;
Housing For All
Creating A Green City
Well Being & Belonging
Your Input On These Decisions Is Welcome And Valuable. Please Do The Survey HERE
The proposed 2023 budget for Kitchener would have property taxes increase by 4.8% or $56.00 for the year.
Water Utilities would increase 4.5% or $42.00.
Combined, it would be an increase of $98.00 for the year.
This is NOT the final budget.
I'd appreciate your input to help Council's work to finalize this budget.
Water Utilities would increase 4.5% or $42.00.
Combined, it would be an increase of $98.00 for the year.
This is NOT the final budget.
I'd appreciate your input to help Council's work to finalize this budget.
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Click On The Boxes Below For These Specific Budget Sections
OPERATING BUDGET DAY STAFF PRESENTATION FROM JANUARY 16 - HERE
CAPITAL BUDGET DAY STAFF PRESENTATION FROM JANUARY 23 - HERE
FINAL BUDGET DAY PRESENTATION FROM FEBRUARY 2 - HERE
CAPITAL BUDGET DAY STAFF PRESENTATION FROM JANUARY 23 - HERE
FINAL BUDGET DAY PRESENTATION FROM FEBRUARY 2 - HERE
KEY BUDGET DATES
January 9 - Public Input Night - 7pm. Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link are HERE
January 16 - Operating Budget Day 10am - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
January 23 - Capital Budget Day 10am - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
February 2 - Final Budget Day - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
January 16 - Operating Budget Day 10am - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
January 23 - Capital Budget Day 10am - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
February 2 - Final Budget Day - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
Helpful Short Videos On Our Budget Processes
Implementing Master, Strategic & Long Term Plans - WATCH HERE
What The City Of Kitchener Provides - What The Region Of Waterloo Provides - WATCH HERE
Using Reserves & Debt Financing - WATCH HERE
Tax Supported and User Supported - The Difference - WATCH HERE
Implementing Master, Strategic & Long Term Plans - WATCH HERE
What The City Of Kitchener Provides - What The Region Of Waterloo Provides - WATCH HERE
Using Reserves & Debt Financing - WATCH HERE
Tax Supported and User Supported - The Difference - WATCH HERE
You can share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and suggestions for our 2023 Budget
My email is dave.schnider@kitchener.ca
To email all members of council at the same time, use the form located HERE
You can mail council at
Office of the Mayor and Council
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W.
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
My email is dave.schnider@kitchener.ca
To email all members of council at the same time, use the form located HERE
You can mail council at
Office of the Mayor and Council
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W.
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
For a Summary Of Past Budgets from 2015 to 2022, click HERE