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This is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date.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 Peterborough'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 Peterborough'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.
The City's budget page lists the 2027 budget consultation dates: the draft 2027 Budget goes to City Council on November 30, 2026, public consultation follows in January 2027, Council holds review meetings on January 18 and 19, 2027, and the budget is adopted on February 1, 2027. The page does not say how the October 26, 2026 election affects these dates.
Coming up
- NOV30
Budget released
Draft 2027 Budget presented to City Council
Monday, November 30, 2026
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
- JAN7
Have your say
Budget consultation meeting: a short presentation on the draft 2027 Budget and a chance to talk with the budget team
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
- JAN11
Have your say
Drop-in to ask questions and share ideas, and a City Council meeting that includes public delegations
Monday, January 11, 2027
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
- JAN18
Council discusses
City Council 2027 Budget review meeting (first day)
Monday, January 18, 2027
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
- JAN19
Council discusses
City Council 2027 Budget review meeting (second day)
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
- FEB1
Council votes
2027 Budget adopted
Monday, February 1, 2027
Source: City of Peterborough, City Budget page (2027 Budget consultation)
How to have your say
- Go to the January 7, 2027 consultation meeting or the January 11, 2027 drop-in listed on the City's budget page.
- Speak to Council as a delegation at the January 11, 2027 meeting. The City's page says it includes public delegations. We did not read the delegation rules.
Everything here comes from the City's City Budget page, read on October 5, 2026. We did not find a meeting agenda for these dates because the City's meeting portal refused scripted downloads. The page's 2026 budget text also points residents to a Connect Peterborough site for comments; we did not open it.
Dates checked on October 5, 2026. Places change meeting dates; check the city’s page before you go. Spotted a change? Tell us.