York Regional Council approves $5.2 billion 2026 budget

York Regional Council approved the $5.2 billion 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

The $5.2 billion budget responds to current economic pressures with resilience and readiness by continuing to focus on priority areas of investing in safer communities, enabling growth in our communities and keeping people, goods and information moving.

The 2026 budget includes a $3.7 billion operating budget to cover day-to-day expenses to fund front-line programs and services, meeting the needs of the Region’s diverse and growing population.

As part of the $1.5 billion capital budget, spending on growth-related projects will enable or directly support new housing supply and renewal of existing assets. These expenditures are part of York Region’s $14 billion 10-year capital plan.

The budget includes a tax levy increase of 3.28%, which includes the approved 3.22% outlook plus an incremental 0.06% increase approved by Regional Council to support a $25 million funding commitment for the York University School of Medicine. The 3.28% tax levy, combined with the continuation of a separate 1% Rapid Transit and Infrastructure tax levy, will add approximately $129 to the average residential tax bill.

The tax levy will support community safety initiatives with a landmark investment in York Regional Police.

The approved budget supports delivery of York Region’s 15 core services while investing in infrastructure required for future growth.

For more information, visit york.ca/Budget