Budget 101: A Complete Guide to Clarington's Budget Process

2020 Draft Budget

The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to provide its 2020 Draft Budget to Council and taxpayers. This document is the Municipality’s financial plan for 2020 and serves as a document that guides policy, strategic decision-making and service levels. It includes a broad overview of the operations, current financial position and capital and operating budgets of the Municipality.

Key dates

Budget public meetings

• October 2019
  Budget Coffee Houses. View Display Panels
• Friday, December 6, 2019
  Half-day budget workshop for Council. View Budget Education Session presentation.
• Friday, January 10, 2020
  External agency budget presentations to Council
• Monday, February 24, 2020
  Special budget General Government Committee meeting
• Monday, March 2, 2020
  Budget deliberations and ratification Council Meeting

Understanding the municipal budget

Understanding municipal budgets can be daunting. What is operating versus capital? What do I need to know? And how does all of this impact my taxes and my family?

You've come to the right place. We have drawn up a quick guide to the Municipal budget process. Everything you need to know is now at your fingertips.

Here are some of the things you need to review:

• Budget Overview
• Your taxes: Regional versus Municipal versus Education
• Understanding your tax bill
• Behind the scenes: how the process works
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Budget Planning: A Guide to Clarington's Budget Process (Video)