Your City Budget

The City of Brantford recognizes that municipal budget decisions have a profound impact on the daily lives of residents. From garbage collection, to public transit, to the safety of our neighbourhoods, budgets sit at the heart of residents’ quality of life and the community’s future development.

Final 2025 budget

Year 2 Budget Confirmation

2025 is year 2 of the 2024-2027 multi-year budget. As part of the multi-year budget process, the City is required to confirm the budget each year.

Staff from all local boards are responsible for the development of their respective budgets.

Staff presented the Year 2 Budget Confirmation report for City Services to Estimates Committee on December 2, 2024. The Year 2 Budget Confirmation report for Local Boards was presented to Estimates Committee on December 4, 2024.

Your say on the City’s budget

The public engagement campaign to inform the City’s 2025 budget directly engaged over 1,500 residents through surveys, focus groups, and consultations. Key findings included strong support for improving transit infrastructure, which was initially designed in the 1980s and requires substantial investment to address current needs. Additionally, a majority of participants emphasized the need to expand affordable housing options, improve public safety and balance development with the preservation of green spaces.