The Caledon Draft Budget 2026 is officially on the table — and it’s shaping up to be one of the town’s most ambitious financial plans to date. With a proposed total of $255 million, the budget outlines how Caledon plans to balance growth, infrastructure, and community needs in the year ahead.
According to the Town of Caledon, the proposed 2026 financial plan includes $88 million for capital projects and $167 million for operations, marking a significant increase from 2025’s $205 million budget. The proposal will be reviewed by council through November before final approval later this month.
Caledon Draft Budget 2026: A 4% Property Tax Increase Proposed
If approved, Caledon residents could see a 4% property tax increase, which includes a 1% infrastructure levy designed to fund roadwork, facility upgrades, and long-term maintenance projects. Town officials say the levy helps close a $41.9 million annual infrastructure funding gap identified in the municipal asset management plan.
Mayor Annette Groves said the 2026 plan “centres on public safety, infrastructure, service excellence, quality of life and growth.”
Major Capital Investments in the Caledon Draft Budget 2026: Roads, Fire Services, Parks
The $88 million capital budget focuses heavily on infrastructure renewal and community facilities. Key projects include:
Road operations: Funding for road maintenance and snow removal, along with major rehabilitation work on Mill Street and Mountainview Road.
Safety infrastructure: Widening Chinguacousy Road and studying road safety improvements along Columbia Way.
Fire services: Operationalizing the new Fire Station 310 with 20 full-time firefighters and upgrading emergency communication systems.
Parks and community projects: Advancing the new Performing Arts Centre design, redeveloping Victoria Park, upgrading Snell and Bonnie Glenn Parks, and replacing the HVAC system at the Albion Bolton Community Centre.
Operating Budget: Services and Sustainability
The $167 million operating budget funds the day-to-day services that residents rely on — from bylaw enforcement and community safety to recreation, roads, and culture.
The town also plans to hire:
1 new bylaw officer for the Illegal Land Use Task Force
1 new officer for the residential rental program
2 enforcement supervisors
Plus, a new SUV for the bylaw enforcement team
CAO Nathan Hyde described the 2026 draft budget as a plan that “ensures every taxpayer dollar is used effectively, with a strong emphasis on strategic investment and sustainability.”
Community Priorities
Residents who participated in consultations identified roads, enforcement, parks, recreation, and fire services as top priorities. Town staff say this feedback has been integrated into the draft, ensuring the budget reflects what matters most to Caledon’s growing community.
What Happens Next for the Caledon Draft Budget 2026
Council will discuss, amend, and vote on the Caledon Draft Budget 2026 during meetings in November. The proposal is scheduled for approval on November 25, 2025, with an amendment meeting set for November 18.
Read the approved amended budget here: Caledon Budget 2026.