Budget calendar · 2027 budget

When Richmond Hill'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.

Richmond Hill's budget is presented by the Mayor and approved by Council after review by the Budget Committee of the Whole; Council approves a budget strategy before the summer break, and the draft operating budget goes to the Budget Committee in the fall. For the 2026 budget the Mayor presented it on November 18, 2025 and it was adopted on December 10, 2025. The pages we read do not describe strong-mayor rules.

Coming up

1. DateTBA

   Budget released

   2027 draft budget, Budget Committee review and adoption

   Not announced. The City's process puts the draft operating budget before the Budget Committee in the fall; the City has not said how the October 26, 2026 election changes this.

   Source: City of Richmond Hill, Stages of Budget Process

How to have your say

• Appear as a delegation at Council or the Budget Committee by registering with the Office of the Clerk.
• Send feedback to the Budget Committee, which says it considers feedback from the community as it reviews the draft budget.

Earlier in this cycle

1. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 2026 budget adopted source
2. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Mayor West presents the 2026 budget source

The City's Budget page (opened October 3, 2026) shows only the 2026 budget. We did not open the Clerk's delegation page or find a registration deadline. We could not open Richmond Hill'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.