​​Prioritizing affordability, strengthening services and delivering key community investments

BRAMPTON, ON (February 6, 2026) – Today, City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Councillors adopted the City’s 2026 Budget with a focus on affordability and a fiscally responsible approach to spending while supporting strong, reliable services. 

City Council approved a 2026 budget with a 0% increase to the City’s portion of the property tax bill, and a 1% levy dedicated to Brampton’s second hospital reserve, helping to speed up the completion of the new hospital through contributions to the City’s provincially required $125 million municipal commitment to William Osler Health System.

Informed by extensive community input, the 2026 Budget invests in priority areas including public safety, health care, parks and recreation, economic growth, arts and culture and environmental sustainability. ​

A zero per cent increase on the City’s portion of the property tax bill keeps Brampton’s municipal tax rate among the lowest in the GTA at $1,516 per capita, compared to the GTA average of $1,819 (Source: BMA Municipal Study, 2025). This, with the 1% hospital levy, equates to an increase of $73 on the average Brampton residential home. 

2026 Budget overview:

• Operating Budget: Reflects a 0 per cent annual increase, funding day-to-day City services residents rely on, including fire and emergency services, transit operations, parks maintenance, winter control, recreation programming and City operations.

• Capital Budget: Supports long-term investments in City infrastructure, facilities and equipment, including improvements to roads, parks, trails and recreation amenities.

• Long term sustainability: The City will maintain a record amount in reserves strengthening long-term financial resilience.

2026 Budget highlights:

• Health Care: Continued 1% levy to support completion of Brampton’s second hospital at Peel Memorial.
• Public Safety and Well-Being: Strengthening community safety through enhanced enforcement and education, including new staffing for parking management and road safety (8 part-time, 4 full-time), seasonal enforcement (10 part-time) and rental housing compliance (48 full-time, 10 part-time), along with 24 new firefighters and increased fines for by-law and fire code violations. The City is also expanding Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology with six additional LPR-equipped vehicles to improve parking enforcement efficiency, alongside increased fines for by-law and fire code violations to strengthen accountability. LPR technology uses automated licence plate scanning to identify vehicles in violation of parking bylaws, helping officers work more efficiently and improving service outcomes for residents.
• Parks and Recreation: Continued investment in parks and recreation amenities to support healthy, active lifestyles and vibrant neighbourhoods.
• Innovation and Economic Growth: Continued investment in the Brampton Innovation District, including support for BHive to expand AI training for small and medium-sized businesses, $1 million for the Brampton Venture Zone, and $1 million for the Cybersecure Catalyst.
• Arts and Culture: Expanded cultural programming and local sector support, including investment at Historic Bovaird House, planning for The Rose Theatre’s 20th anniversary, and approximately $1 million annually in sector development through the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO).
• Environmental Sustainability: Climate and environmental investments including energy efficiency initiatives, wetland and natural area restoration, and 50,000 tree plantings.

Capital Project Mapping Tool

To learn more about current capital projects, view the City’s new 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.

Understanding your property tax bill

Property taxes include contributions to multiple levels of local government. The City of Brampton collects property taxes on behalf of the City, the Region of Peel, and the Province of Ontario (education). The City’s portion represents only a portion of the total property tax bill.

How your 2025 property tax dollar is shared between the City, Region and school boards ​

Residents can learn more about where property tax dollars go by visiting the City’s Budget Toolkit​.

About Brampton’s Budget development process

The 2026 Budget was developed through a collaborative process and informed by community input. Residents, businesses and stakeholders provided feedback through a telephone town hall, roundtables, including the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area, and coffee chats with Ward Councillors across the city.

The adopted Budget aligns with the City’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2022-2026​, a guiding document that integrates Council priorities and resident input to support accountability and future decision-making.

Learn more about the 2026 Budget at brampton.ca/budget​.

Quotes

"The 2026 Budget delivers a 0% increase to the City’s portion of the property taxes, maintains record levels in reserves and continues the dedicated 1% levy to support building Brampton’s second hospital. This budget strengthens public safety, supports parks and recreation, advances innovation and economic growth, invests in arts and culture, and ensures long-term financial stability. By continuing to keep Brampton’s municipal taxes among the lowest in the GTHA, we are supporting our families, seniors, workers, businesses and we are protecting taxpayers. During the budget process we listened relentlessly and I thank everyone who added their voice to the conversation. Budget 2026 reflects what we heard, and I am proud to deliver on those priorities.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“The 2026 Budget is a direct reflection of the community feedback we have heard throughout this term, past year and recent Budget community engagements. It demonstrates a disciplined and responsible fiscal approach that protects affordability while ensuring we continue to invest in the services, infrastructure and reserves our growing city depends on. By maintaining our strong financial position and prioritizing what matters most to taxpayers, including public safety and enforcement, we are delivering a balanced budget that supports residents today and prepares Brampton for tomorrow." - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Vice Chair of the Budget Committee

“We thank Mayor Brown and Members of Council for continuing to champion world class health care for Brampton through the City’s 2026 budget, including the hospital levy. Their leadership supports one of the busiest hospital systems in the country, and helps ensure residents receive timely, high-quality care.” - Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System

“The Brampton Board of Trade congratulates Mayor Patrick Brown and Brampton Council on passing the 2026 budget with a 0% increase on the city share, excluding the hospital levy. This budget addresses affordability while balancing the investments needed to sustain a liveable, vibrant community that supports business success. We appreciate Council’s commitment to hearing the business community’s voice and look forward to continued dialogue and collaboration. We also thank the City’s budget team for their time and engagement throughout the process.” - Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade​