Think of the budget as Norfolk County’s spending plan. It helps us decide how to use money wisely to support the programs and services you rely on every day and plan for tomorrow.

Each year, we create three budgets:

• Tax Budget – covers everyday services like road repairs and libraries. It is also known as the Levy Operating Budget.
• Capital Budget – funds big projects like building new facilities or upgrading infrastructure.
• Water and Wastewater Budget – supports clean water and proper waste management, also known as the Rate Budget.

Your feedback helps Council and staff make smart decisions that reflect what’s important to you and your community.

Whether it’s fixing potholes or improving parks, your ideas guide how we invest in Norfolk.

You can share your feedback in many ways.

Residents who complete the Budget Survey, take the Budget Challenge, or share their thoughts will be entered to WIN a $50 gift card. We offer a gift card draw to thank residents for sharing their input and to encourage more people to participate.

Complete the Budget Survey

Complete a short online survey before October 31, 2026. Your input will be shared with Council and staff.
Complete the Budget Survey now.

Take the Budget Challenge

The interactive Budget Challenge allows you to explore how you would allocate Norfolk County's $146 million annual tax levy across a variety of municipal services and priorities.

Compare your choices with the County's actual budget and learn more about the trade-offs involved in balancing community needs. Take the Budget Challenge now.

Share Your Thoughts

Share your ideas, priorities, and values about how Norfolk County sets its budget by October 31, 2026. Share your thoughts now.

Meet us in person at the Norfolk County Fair

Visit the Norfolk County booth in Building 6 at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, running October 6 to 12, to participate in interactive budget engagement activities, learn more about Norfolk County services, and share your feedback with County staff.

You'll have the opportunity to participate in the hands-on "Build Your Priorities" LEGO activity, learn more about Norfolk County's budget and services, and ask questions and connect with Norfolk County staff.

Participants will receive Norfolk County giveaways while quantities last.

For Fair hours, admission, attractions, and directions, visit the Norfolk County Agricultural Society website at norfolkagsociety.com.

Prefer paper?

No problem! To share your feedback on paper, visit any Norfolk County Library, the Simcoe Recreation Centre, or ServiceNorfolk in Delhi or Simcoe.

More ways to get involved

• Review the Budget – Find documents at norfolkCounty.ca/Budget
• Review Budget Committee meeting agendas on our Council and Committee Calendar
• Watch Council meetings live on Norfolk County’s Youtube channel
• Register to speak at Council meetings on the Deputation page

Norfolk County’s 2027 Budget is being developed during a municipal election year, with the process extending into early 2027 under the leadership of a new incoming mayor. Public engagement will close October 31, with results shared in mid-December.

Following the start of the new Council term, the incoming Mayor is expected to provide direction to staff to support preparation of the draft budgets, which are anticipated to be published for review in January.

Council’s consideration of the draft budgets is expected to continue through January and February, including staff presentations, and opportunities for Councillors to ask questions and propose amendments at budget deliberation meetings.

The approval process will conclude with 2027 budgets being adopted. All anticipated timing is at the Mayor’s discretion and subject to applicable legislative requirements.