The Township of Scugog Council has proposed a 5.54 per cent increase in its own portion of the 2026 tax bill.
Like Uxbridge, Scugog did not announce how much a resident’s overall tax bill for 2026 will go up by.
“While the budget has not yet been fully adopted, the meeting concluded with a 2026 tax levy of $21,690,700. If the budget is adopted as it stands, residents can expect a property tax increase of approximately 5.54 per cent (4 per cent for infrastructure levy; 1.54 per cent for general levy). Please note that this 5.54 per cent increase applies only to Scugog services, which make up 33 per cent of your total tax bill. The balance of your tax bill is 56 per cent for Durham Region services and 11 per cent for education.
An all-day Special Council meeting, covering the mayor’s Draft 2026 Consolidated Budget, was held on November 17.
Proposed 2026 Tax Increases
- Durham Region: 6.5%
- Township of Scugog: 5.54% own portion
- City of Oshawa: 4.6% (own portion 1.97%)
- Town of Whitby: 3.49%
- Municipality of Clarington: 3% (own portion 0.99%)
- Township of Uxbridge: 1.28% own portion
All of the above tax increases have yet to be approved or will automatically come into force.
The Township of Scugog said it is awaiting updated assessment information from MPAC, which is expected to be reported early in December. It is anticipated that additional assessment growth in the township will lower the estimated 5.54 per cent Scugog tax increase.
Deemed Adopted Within Days?
It is anticipated that the budget will be deemed adopted by the end of November and will take effect on January 1, including any changes due to the assessment. Further budget information will be provided before the end of the year, the township promised.
“This is the first consolidated budget under the new Strong Mayor legislation, and I am proud of the work that was accomplished. A Strong Mayor budget provides mayors an opportunity to be directly involved in setting the target and shaping the budget,” said Mayor Wilma Wotten.
Mayor Wotten earlier this year said she had relinquished her strong mayor powers (see below).
“I am pleased to see that the staff delivered a budget that came in below the target. I thank my fellow council members for their work reviewing and amending areas of the capital program, especially to ensure a balanced portfolio of projects. We have come in under the cost of living for the township’s share of the total tax bill. We are maintaining our services and investing over $11 million towards roads and infrastructure,” she added.