Close Alert Banner
Skip to Content

Township of Muskoka Lakes Logo

Contact Us Main menu icon
Contact UsCareersProperty TaxesReport a Concern
  • Our Community
    • By-law Enforcement
    • Cemeteries
    • Community Calendar
    • Community and Support Services
    • Clean Muskoka Together
    • Engage Muskoka Lakes
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Fire and Emergency Services
    • Garbage and Recycling
    • Health Hub
    • Heritage and History
    • Internet Connectivity
    • Library
    • Parking
    • Property Taxes
    • Roads and Sidewalks
    • Water and Sewer Services
    • Winter Safety
    • Covid-19
    View our Enage Muskoka Lakes page
    Engage Muskoka Lakes
    View our Alert Muskoka page
    Alert Muskoka
  • Recreation & Leisure
    • Arenas
    • Community Calendar
    • Community Centres
    • Docks and Boat Launches
    • Hike the Lakes Scavenger Hunt
    • Library
    • Parks and Recreation Master Plan
    • Parks, Beaches and Picnic Areas
    • Port Carling Wall
    • Rent a Facility
    • Swimming
    • Trails and Hiking
    • View the Lakes Chair Tour
    • Visiting Muskoka Lakes
    • Winter Fun Muskoka Lakes
    View our Visiting Muskoka Lakes page
    Visiting Muskoka Lakes
  • Business & Property Development
    • Attainable Housing Rebate Program
    • Available Lands and Buildings
    • Business Licences and Permits
    • Business Support and Resources
    • Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
    • Community Profile
    • Doing Business Here
    • Maps
    • Official Plan Review
    • Official Plan
    • Property Development
    View our Inspections page
    Book an Inspection
    View our Property Development page
    Property Development
  • Township Hall
    • A to Z Services
    • Accessibility
    • Accountability and Transparency
    • Applications, Licences and Permits
    • Bids and Tenders
    • Budget and Financial Statements
    • By-laws and Policies
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Council and Committees
    • Departments
    • Fees and Charges
    • Municipal Grants
    • News and Notices
    • Office of the Mayor
    • Plans, Reports and Studies
    • Property Taxes
    • Report a Concern
    View our Municipal Elections page
    2022 Municipal Election
    View our Report a Concern page
    Report a Concern
a person landscaping

Media Release - Township Approves 2021 Budget

  • Open new window to share this page via Facebook Facebook
  • Open new window to share this page via Twitter Twitter
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn Pinterest
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn LinkedIn
  • Email this page Email
Email iconSubscribe

    Email icon Back to Search

    MUSKOKA LAKES – On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Township Council approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast.

     The 2021 budget has a net levy of $12,584,088, which represents a 2.43% tax levy increase over the prior year. The estimated tax increase to a typical residential property valued at $500,000 is $10.30. The 2021 budget builds upon the changes made in the 2020 Budget which designates 20% of annual expenses towards reserves to support future investments in the Township’s capital infrastructure.

    “During these unprecedented times, I am pleased that Council and staff worked together to create an extremely responsible budget that recognizes the short-term economic implications of Covid-19 to ongoing Township operations, as well as the need to grow savings to pay for future infrastructure repairs across the Township,” says Mayor Harding. “Council has also been able to improve service levels with this budget, including increased by-law enforcement and support in our Planning department, not to mention it projects appropriate spending for the next three years versus a single year budget. These enhancements are all a direct result of the Township’s recently updated Strategic Plan which will guide Council and staff for the next four years.”

     “While the effects of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic present the need for continual adjustments to township operations, operating costs continue to be managed responsibly, and we are improving our ability to contribute to savings for future rehabilitation of our infrastructure,” says Mark Donaldson, Director of Financial Services. “In doing so, we will help to ensure our residents and businesses can continue to thrive and enjoy the wonderful balance of commerce and recreation that exists here in Muskoka Lakes.”

    Notable projects slated for 2021 include the completion of a Fire Master Plan and a Recreation, Parks, Trails & Facilities Master Plan, development of a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the communities of Port Carling and Bala, and improvements to trails and by-law enforcement.

    “I’d like to thank Council and our staff for their dedication to putting our community first and ensuring we have a budget that keeps us moving forward,” stated Mayor Harding.

    Please visit www.muskokalakes.ca to view a copy of the 2021 budget.

                                                                               -30-                                           

    For more information, please contact:

    Mark Donaldson
    Director of Financial Services
    mdonaldson@muskokalakes.ca
    (705) 765-3156
    www.muskokalakes.ca

    Attachments

    Media Release - Township Approves 2021 Budget

     

     

    Contact Us

    © 2019 Township of Muskoka Lakes, 1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755

    DisclaimerAccessibilitySitemapWebsite Feedback

    I Want To...

    Apply or Register icon

    Apply or Register

    • Bids and Tenders
    • Building Permits
    • Change Address Form
    Report or Contact icon

    Report or Contact

    • Book an Inspection
    • Contact Us
    • Report a Concern
    Learn About icon

    Learn About

    • Engage Muskoka Lakes
    • Fire Rating
    • Garbage and Recycling
    • Property Taxes
    Online Payments icon

    Online Payments

    • Property Taxes
    Close Old Browser Notification
    Browser Compatibility Notification
    It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.