Clarington shares proposed budget update for 2025

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington’s proposed 2025 Budget Update is now available for review online. Clarington is proposing a net tax increase of approximately $91 for the average household, or about $7.59 per month.

The 2025 Budget Update includes capital investments in infrastructure to support the delivery of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan, including breaking ground on the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, upgrades to parks, trails and roads across the municipality, the addition of an outdoor skating rink at the Diane Hamre Recreation Centre, and more. Other notable projects for 2025 include the addition of library vending machines throughout the community, more than 16 kilometres of rural road resurfacing, and a new Operations and Training Centre for Public Works crews and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services.

The 2025 Budget Update also includes proposed amendments to the 2024-27 Multi-Year Operating Budget, to adapt to a changing environment. This includes recent changes in Provincial legislation (Bills 23 and 185) that have made a significant financial impact on municipal service delivery, including the download of some Planning services.

“Clarington’s proposed budget update is all about moving our community forward. This year, through the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, we’ve had more engagement with residents than ever before. Your feedback highlighted what mattered most to you when it came to how your tax dollars are spent,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “Clarington, now and historically, has some of the lowest property taxes in Durham Region. Council and staff are working really well together to deliver top-notch services without breaking the bank.”

The Budget will be considered by Clarington Council at a Special Council Meeting on January 13. For more information on this year’s budget update, please visit www.clarington.net/Budget.

Media inquiries:

Municipality of Clarington
Melissa Westover
Manager, Communications
mwestover@clarington.net