2022-2024 Budget

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Each year, the Township of South Stormont creates an operating budget and a capital budget for the upcoming year. In 2021, the decision to expand the budget to encompass a three year period, from 2022-2024. By expanding the budget process to cover three years, it gives Council a blueprint for spending over multiple years. The budget is annually reviewed by council, allowing for flexibility for amendments each year.

There are many factors that affect the Township's budget and Council provides direction to balance necessary costs and priorities while maintaining the service levels that our community expects. Activities and projects for the Township are directly tied to the Community Strategic Plan, and the Strategic Themes and Priorities set out by Council in April 2021.


Strategic Themes and Priorities - From Community Strategic Plan

Strategic Themes and Priorities from South Stormont Community Strategic Plan


Where do my taxes go?

When taxes are paid in South Stormont, they are distributed to the Township of South Stormont, the United Counties of SDG, and the local school boards. It is important to recognize this distribution to understand where your tax dollars go. While the Township and United Counties are responsible for establishing their own tax rates, the education portion of the overall tax levy is established by the Province of Ontario.



Each year, the Township of South Stormont creates an operating budget and a capital budget for the upcoming year. In 2021, the decision to expand the budget to encompass a three year period, from 2022-2024. By expanding the budget process to cover three years, it gives Council a blueprint for spending over multiple years. The budget is annually reviewed by council, allowing for flexibility for amendments each year.

There are many factors that affect the Township's budget and Council provides direction to balance necessary costs and priorities while maintaining the service levels that our community expects. Activities and projects for the Township are directly tied to the Community Strategic Plan, and the Strategic Themes and Priorities set out by Council in April 2021.


Strategic Themes and Priorities - From Community Strategic Plan

Strategic Themes and Priorities from South Stormont Community Strategic Plan


Where do my taxes go?

When taxes are paid in South Stormont, they are distributed to the Township of South Stormont, the United Counties of SDG, and the local school boards. It is important to recognize this distribution to understand where your tax dollars go. While the Township and United Counties are responsible for establishing their own tax rates, the education portion of the overall tax levy is established by the Province of Ontario.


  • 2023 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets Approved

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    Township of South Stormont Adopts 2023 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets

    South Stormont, ON – On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Council for the Township of South Stormont officially adopted the 2023 Municipal Operating and Capitals Budgets. The 2023 budget represents a 5% township tax rate increase from 2022.

    “Every budget presents its own challenges,” said South Stormont Mayor, Bryan McGillis. “Certainly inflation has impacted the 2023 budget, but I am proud of the work Council and staff have done to maintain the level of service our residents deserve while maintaining a reasonable tax rate increase.”

    With the United Counites of SDG applying a 3.72% tax rate increase in 2023, and the province implementing no change to the education portion of property taxes over 2022, residents in South Stormont can expect an increase of $46.28 per $100,000 in assessment value.

    Some key projects and initiatives included in the 2023 budget, include:

    • Parks equipment upgrades at Moulinette Island, Chase Meadows and Llyod Hawn Parks
    • Road reconstruction projects in Rosedale Terrace (Marydale Avenue, Alguire Avenue, Joseph Street, Philip Street
    • Communications system upgrade for Fire and Rescue services
    • Long Sault Industrial Park Stormwater Management Pond
    • Industrial Road Construction (45th Parallel Drive)
Page last updated: 20 Mar 2023, 12:30 PM