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This is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date.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 Markham'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 Markham's budget is decided
The budget sets what the city 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.
In Markham the Mayor tables the budget and Council adopts it a few weeks later, with a public meeting in between. For the 2026 budget the Mayor presented it on October 1, 2025, a public meeting was held on October 9, 2025 and Council adopted it on October 31, 2025. The pages we read do not mention strong-mayor rules and post no 2027 dates.
Coming up
- DateTBA
Budget released
Mayor tables Budget 2027
Not announced. Last cycle's budget was tabled on October 1, 2025; with the October 26, 2026 election, the City has not said when the 2027 budget will be tabled.
Source: City of Markham, Property Tax & Water Budgets and Annual Reports
- DateTBA
Council votes
Public meeting and Council adoption of Budget 2027
Not announced.
Source: City of Markham, Property Tax & Water Budgets and Annual Reports
How to have your say
- Ask to speak at the budget public meeting with the online Request to Speak form or by emailing clerkspublic@markham.ca before the meeting starts (2026 rule).
- Send a written submission to clerkspublic@markham.ca, received by 4 p.m. on the meeting day (2026 rule), or email Members of Council.
- Watch the livestream of Council meetings.
Earlier in this cycle
- Friday, October 31, 2025 Council adopts Budget 2026 source
- Thursday, October 9, 2025 Public meeting on Budget 2026, 7 p.m. source
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Mayor tables Budget 2026 ($677.9 million) source
Markham's budget page (opened October 3, 2026) shows only the 2026 budget. The page does not say how the election changes the 2027 timing. We could not open Markham's eScribe portal.
Dates checked on October 3, 2026. Places change meeting dates; check the city’s page before you go. Spotted a change? Tell us.