2026 Budget Community Engagement
Help shape Norfolk County’s future!
We're planning for 2026, and your input will help us decide which services and projects to focus on—things like roads, parks, housing, and emergency services.
What is the budget?
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.
Why your input matters
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.
How you can get involved
There are lots of ways to share your feedback.
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
- Your input will be shared with Council and staff.
- Complete the Budget Survey by September 30, 2025.
Take the Budget Challenge
- Imagine that this year we have an extra 1% in our municipal budget. We want you to help decide how to spend it.
- Complete the Budget Challenge by September 30, 2025.
Share Your Thoughts
- Share your ideas, priorities, and values about how Norfolk County sets its budget.
- Share your thoughts by September 30, 2025.
Meet us in person
- Visit staff at our booth at the Simcoe Friendship Festival on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Participate in our in-person budget activities, and receive a special Norfolk County giveaway.
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
- Watch Council meetings – Live on Norfolk County’s Youtube channel
- Speak to Council – Register to speak at meetings in October, November, or January on the Deputation page
Deadline for Feedback: September 30
All comments received by September 30, 2025, will be included in a report to Council on October 16. Feedback after that date will still be shared before final decisions are made in January.
Final approved budgets are the result of a comprehensive review process conducted by the County’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Council.
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Take Survey
Complete the Budget Survey. It only takes a few minutes and will help guide our community’s spending priorities.
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Take the budget challenge
Imagine Norfolk has an extra 1% in its budget. We want you to help decide how to spend it.
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Share your thoughts
Share your ideas, priorities, and values about how Norfolk County sets its budget.
Share Share Your Thoughts on Facebook Share Share Your Thoughts on Twitter Share Share Your Thoughts on Linkedin Email Share Your Thoughts link
Who's Listening
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Phone 519-426-5870 Email budgets@norfolkcounty.ca
Videos
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Do you know how your property taxes are spent? Let's take a look together.
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