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Read by hand. We read Vaughan'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 Vaughan'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.

Vaughan's mayor has strong-mayor powers: under Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, the Mayor proposes a budget by February 1 and Council considers it within 30 days. Public meetings cover the property tax budget and the water, wastewater and stormwater budgets at the same time.

Coming up

  1. DateTBA

    Budget released

    Mayor proposes the 2027 budget

    Not yet announced. The Mayor must propose the 2027 budget by February 1, 2027.

    Source: City of Vaughan, City Budgets (saved copy of the page)

How to have your say

Earlier in this cycle

  1. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Special Council (Budget) on the 2026 budget, 7 p.m. source
  2. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Special Committee of the Whole (Budget) on the 2026 budget, 7 p.m. source

Based on the City's City Budgets page as saved on October 3, 2026 (vaughan.ca blocks scripted downloads). It gives no 2027 dates and does not mention the election. We did not read the linked Get Involved page, so deadlines for speaking are not recorded here.

Dates checked on October 3, 2026. Places change meeting dates; check the city’s page before you go. Spotted a change? Tell us.