Not the full picture. Built from public records, which leave things out.Read by hand, Oct 2026DetailsThis is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date.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 you Read by hand. We read Wellington North'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.
A clear, checkable guide to Wellington North's budget, taxes and council decisions. A township in Wellington County, Ontario, made up of the former communities of Arthur, Mount Forest and West Luther, with a mayor and four ward councillors. Every figure links back to the public record.
$12,047,098in development charges held at December 31, 2024, up from $9,587,555 a year earlier
Development charges are fees the Township collects from builders to pay for the roads, water and sewer pipes and other services that new homes need. By law they are held in a separate fund until they are spent on growth. At the end of 2024 the Township held $12,047,098 of them, up from $9,587,555 a year earlier (an increase of $2,459,543, worked out by us). In 2024 it counted only $1,882,715 of reserve fund money as revenue, against a budget of $4,843,915, which suggests projects that were meant to use this money did not go ahead as planned.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
$7,768,933annual surplus for 2024, against a budget of $6,336,941
The 2024 audited statements show an annual surplus of $7,768,933 against a budget of $6,336,941, a gap of $1,431,992 (worked out by us). Several revenue lines came in far above budget: investment income was budgeted at $547,000 and was $2,096,678, which is $1,549,678 more (worked out by us). Donations were budgeted at $1,000 and were $202,710. A gain on disposal of assets was budgeted at $30,000 and was $698,658.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$5,775,000in new debt proposed for 2026 (worked out by us from $4,725,000 and $1,050,000)
The 2026 budget presentation proposes new debt of $4,725,000 for Phase 2 of the Arthur wastewater plant and $1,050,000 for the Clarke Street reconstruction between Smith and Walton Streets, together $5,775,000 (worked out by us). At the end of 2024 the Township held $47,068,582 in cash and owed $3,506,370 in long term debt. We could not read the 2025 statements, so we do not know the 2025 figures.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$343,851change in the General Government line of the 2026 levy, from -$270,329 to $73,522
In the 2026 budget presentation, the General Government line of the tax levy goes from -$270,329 in 2025 to $73,522 in 2026, a change of $343,851. A negative number means the line brought in more than it cost. The Property line within it goes from -$69,226 to $202,756, a change of $271,982. The presentation does not say why in the slides we read.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
$6,080,220salaries and benefits in 2024, up from $5,261,036 in 2023
The 2024 statements show salaries and benefits of $6,080,220, up from $5,261,036 in 2023, which is $819,184 more or about 15.6% (both worked out by us). The pension note says the Township made OMERS pension contributions for 81 staff members in 2024, against 64 in 2023.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
$11,325,235total 2026 tax levy, up from $10,723,018; the Township's forecast is $12,419,364 in 2028
The 2026 budget raises the tax levy to $11,325,235 from $10,723,018, which is 5.62% more. With growth in new buildings of 2.46%, the Township says the impact on existing taxpayers is 3.16%, or $46.67 a year on a home assessed at $271,636. The Township's own forecast shows the levy at $11,875,239 in 2027 and $12,419,364 in 2028, rises of 4.86% and 4.58%.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
At the end of 2025, $4.0M of property tax had been billed but not paid. That is 13% of everything billed. Only 2 of 49 similar towns had a higher share. A year earlier it was $2.7M.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 2 sources
$8,709,5002026 capital program, against $18,535,951 requested by departments
Staff asked for capital projects worth $18,535,951 for 2026. After applying its priority framework the Township says about $9.8 million was deferred to 2027 and 2028, and the 2026 capital program is $8,709,500. The 2025 capital program was $12,670,821.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
Where your tax bill goes
A property tax bill in Wellington North pays for three governments. Only part of it goes to the town, and that part is what Wellington North council controls.
Tax bill split: Wellington North 38%, County or region 48%, Schools 14%
$29.6Mraised in 2025
Wellington North38%
County or region48%
Schools14%
How Wellington North's share of the bill compares with similar towns
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