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This consultation is complete and Council has approved the 2023 budget. For more information, see the newsfeed below, or visit www.kitchener.ca/budget.
The budget is our annual financial plan and allows city council to prioritize the programs and services we deliver. Our 2023 budget sets the direction for the work to be completed over the upcoming year.
Our proposed 2023 budget outlines a plan to maintain services and respond to the needs of a growing community while delivering a property tax rate increase below the rate of inflation. The budget includes several investment options for council to consider, and we are looking for public input on which options should be prioritized.
The budget is our annual financial plan and allows city council to prioritize the programs and services we deliver. Our 2023 budget sets the direction for the work to be completed over the upcoming year.
Our proposed 2023 budget outlines a plan to maintain services and respond to the needs of a growing community while delivering a property tax rate increase below the rate of inflation. The budget includes several investment options for council to consider, and we are looking for public input on which options should be prioritized.
Thank you for taking time to review the draft 2023 budget. This survey will take 10 minutes to fill out.
Share your comments on the draft 2023 budget, then read about the investment options we’re considering and let us know which we should focus on. We will report the survey results to city council to inform their decisions.
Survey closes: Jan. 17, 2023
This consultation is complete and Council has approved the 2023 budget. For more information, see the newsfeed below, or visit www.kitchener.ca/budget.
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Master Plans, Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial Plan
The City of Kitchener uses its strategic plan and , long-term financial plan and various master plans to guide the priorities of our budget process.
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Tax Supported Budgets vs. Rate Budgets
The City of Kitchener has two main ways of funding things – property taxes and services that you pay for as you use them.
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Region vs. City
The City of Kitchener collects property taxes from property owners across the city. The property taxes we collect fund the Region of Waterloo, City of Kitchener and school boards. The changes you see in your tax bill are a combination of these three budgets.
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Reserves and Debt
The City of Kitchener uses a variety of tools to manage its finances. Two of those tools are reserve funds and debt.
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How your city budget works
Find out how the City of Kitchener builds its annual budget.