Township of Drummond North/Elmsley
Approves 2026 Budget
At its meeting on December 9th, 2025, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council gave final approval to its 2026 budget. The 2026 budget translates to a 6.98% residential tax rate increase.
This fiscally responsible budget allows the municipality to maintain and deliver the same services the community relies on, invest more money in asset replacement priorities, and conduct maintenance and repairs to keep all assets in good working condition. This approach will ensure that the Township remains well-positioned to meet current needs while preparing for future requirements.
A 6.98% residential tax rate increase equates to an approximate increase of $94.86 on a residential property that is assessed at $300,000.
The total 2026 tax requirement of $6,140,460 is $546,604 more than was required in 2025.
The largest operating budget pressure the Township faces for 2026 is for policing services which equates to approximately 61% of the overall increased tax requirement. Other pressures for 2026 include: increased benefit costs for staff; additional funds to reserves; increased fire service costs; and reduced revenue from Provincial Offences Act offenses.
Capital projects for 2026 include:
- Richmond’s Road/Drummond Concession 5B $1,278,720
- Spot Paving & Crack Sealing – throughout the Township $ 140,000
- Grader & Mounted Roller Packer $ 549,750
- Financial System Replacement $ 200,000
For further information, please visit www.dnetownship.ca