Not the full picture. Built from public records, which leave things out.Read by hand, Oct 2026Details
This is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date. Check the sources, and tell us if you spot a mistake. What this site can't tell youRead by hand. We read Centre Hastings's own documents for this site in October 2026; the Sources page lists which ones. The comparisons with other places still come from the Province's yearly reports.
Budget calendar · 2027 budget
When Centre Hastings' budget is decided
The budget sets what the town spends and how much property tax goes up. These are the dates it is released, discussed and voted on, and how you can take part. Free for everyone.
Centre Hastings gives council a draft budget (version 1) for information, then a version 2 for approval, and passes the budget by-law at the same meeting as the approval. A finance report to council on September 23, 2026 sets out the 2027 timetable, which it calls "slightly later than usual due to Election year": the draft goes online January 20, 2027, council gets a presentation on February 3, 2027, and adoption is anticipated February 17, 2027.
Coming up
- JAN20
Budget released
2027 budget document available in the municipal office and online (in the January meeting agenda)
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
- FEB3
Budget released
Special council meeting: budget presentation; council receives the 2027 draft budget (version 1) for information
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
- FEB17
Council votes
Council review and adoption of the 2027 budget anticipated; final tax levy and user fees by-law approved
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
How to have your say
- Ask to appear as a delegation: complete the Request to Address Council form by 10 a.m. on the Thursday the week before the regular council meeting.
- Send questions or feedback about the budget to the municipality.
- Agendas, and e-mail alerts for meetings, on the council portal.
Earlier in this cycle
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Council approves the 2026 budget and passes By-law 2026-09 source
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Council receives the draft 2026 budget (version 1) for information source
The 2027 timetable was set by the outgoing council's staff report (received for information on September 23, 2026), so the new council that starts November 15, 2026 receives the draft in early February 2027. Other steps in the timetable: operating budget forms to staff October 5, 2026; council members meet individually with senior staff in early January 2027. The page for budgets lists no public meeting or survey.
Dates checked on October 3, 2026. Towns change meeting dates; check the town’s page before you go. Spotted a change? Tell us.