Budget and Tax Facts
Budget
The 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets were approved by Council on January 14, 2026.
The 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets were approved by Council on December 18, 2024.
The 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets were approved by Council on January 17, 2024.
2026 Budget Breakdown
Council approved the 2026 Budget with a total tax increase of 3.37%, which equals approximately $27.50 per $100,00.00 per residential assessment. This presents a total tax levy of $13,940,235.00.
For an average residential home assessed at $442,000.00, the impact of the 2026 Budget equals an approximate increase of $73.55.
Essa is the lowest municipal tax rate among all 16 municipalities in Simcoe County.
Township of Essa
Deputy Treasurer ext. 134
Phone: 705-424-9917
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302