Every dollar in the city budget tells a story — about priorities, about values, and about what kind of community we’re building together.

This year, like every year, we’re aiming for a budget that reflects your needs, your input, and your vision for Welland. That means transparency in how decisions are made. It means clear information about where your tax dollars go. And it means opportunities for you to get involved — whether you're curious about a specific line item or just want the big picture.

Over the next few months, staff will bring forward recommendations, Council will debate options, and we’ll be sharing updates every step of the way.

The 2026 budget is about more than funding the year ahead. It’s about building a city that works — today and tomorrow.

Updates, announcements, and key information about the 2026 municipal budget will be posted here throughout the budget process.

December 4: Welland’s 2026 budget adopted with 4.01 per cent tax levy increase

December 4: Decision to shorten the 10-day period for the Mayor to veto amendment resolutions passed by City Council to the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budgets

November 25: 2026 Amendment package

November 25: Memorandum to Council: 2026 Budget Estimates Confirmed & Updated

November 12: Budget presentations and business cases

November 4: Mayor’s Proposed Budget focuses on affordability, accountability, and renewal

November 4: 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Budget

October 28: Budget Communications and Engagement

October 10: 2026 Budget Process and Timeline CIP Package

October 3: Welland's 2026 draft budget to prioritize maintaining services, asset renewal, and taxpayer affordability

October 3: Mayoral Direction - Prepare 2026 Draft Mayors’ Budget

September 2: Welland launches new, interactive ways for the community to engage for the 2026 budget