Clarington’s 2025 budget has been revised showing an overall tax increase of 5.32 per cent as compared to the earlier announced 5.19 per cent tax revenue increase (see below).
Consequently, there has been a 1.76 per cent increase to Clarington’s portion of the property tax bill.
The revision was was due to an amendment put forward by Councillor Anderson to add another staff position to support the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program, a Clarington spokesperson told Durham Post.
On its budget 2025 web page, the municipality says: “The Region of Durham has increased its portion of property tax for 2025, resulting in an approximate monthly increase of $20 for an average residential property. This represents a 5.8 per cent increase in the average overall property tax bill.”
The budget includes a net levy increase that will result in an increase of about $93 per year for Clarington’s portion of an average household’s property tax bill, or about $7.78 per month, said a municipal statement.
Clarington’s share constitutes 33 per cent of the total property tax bill, with the remainder allocated to the Region of Durham (50 per cent) and education (17 per cent).
Several municipalities have announced their 2025 tax levy. They include:
Key Clarington Investments
The budget allocates funds to several major projects:
- Infrastructure Enhancements: Breaking ground on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre and upgrades to parks, trails, and roads across the municipality.
- New Facilities: Construction of an Operations Depot, Fire Station, and Training Centre.
- Community Improvements: Addition of an outdoor skating rink at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex in Newcastle and installation of library vending machines in various locations.
- Rural Road Resurfacing: Continued investment in rural infrastructure improvements.
Amendments to the 2024-27 Multi-Year Operating Budget account for changes in provincial legislation, including Bills 23 and 185, which have shifted some planning services and associated costs to municipalities, said the statement.
“This is a proactive budget update that moves Clarington forward while maintaining our position as having some of the lowest property taxes in Durham Region,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “It balances responsible growth with maintaining the high quality of life enjoyed by our residents.”
For more details on the 2025 Budget Update and Council amendments, visit Clarington’s budget webpage.
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