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Durham Regional Council Approves 2025 Budget with Tax Adjustments

Justin Barber

21 Dec 2024 — 1 min read

Durham Regional Council has approved the 2025 Business Plans and Budget, which includes changes to water supply and sanitary sewer use rates. This decision was made during a council meeting held in Whitby, Ontario.

The approved budget involves a net property tax increase of 7.4%. This increase is allocated as 4.4% for the Durham Regional Police Service and 3% for other Regionally supported services. According to the council, this will lead to an approximate 5.8% rise in the overall property tax bill for residents.

For an average residential property in Durham Region, the council indicates this will result in a monthly increase of about $20. The adjustments are part of the council's fiscal management strategy for regional services and infrastructure.

The council has outlined these changes as necessary for maintaining service delivery and managing resources effectively. However, specific impacts on individual municipalities within Durham Region, such as Clarington, were not detailed in the meeting.

Residents across Durham Region, including those in Clarington, should expect these changes to be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year. The council's decision reflects ongoing adjustments in regional financial planning and resource allocation.

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