Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which was tabled yesterday at City Council, invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city. Draft Budget 2026 proposes a $5.2 billion operating budget and a capital budget of $1.9 billion. Some key priority investments include:
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Enhancing emergency services response times
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Providing reliable water and sewer infrastructure systems
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Safer and reliable mobility – enhancing roadways, sidewalks, cycling lanes and transit
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Building more affordable homes and supporting vulnerable residents
The City continues its commitment to fiscal responsibility by presenting a budget that focuses on affordability with an overall net tax increase at 3.75 per cent. The average urban and suburban homeowner would pay an additional $166 per year, while the average rural homeowner would pay an additional $93 per year.
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