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Nearly six-per cent tax increase in Greater Napanee in 2026

By Brock Ormond Feb 4, 2026 | 4:20 PM
The Greater Napanee budget is showing a nearly six-per cent growth impact in the tax levy for residents this year.
The 2026 budget was approved at $17,328,573, representing an increase of $1,122,661 over last year. This equates to a 5.8-per cent tax rate increase after consideration for the increase in assessment growth.
Of that 5.8-per cent, 3.2-per cent reflects town-specific needs and 2.6-per cent is driven by rising costs from external agencies such as the Conservation Authorities and OPP costing that increased by $475,000.
For the average residential home that is assessed at $219,000 as per MPAC, this equates to an increase of approximately $88.65 for the Town’s portion of the tax bill. The 2026 Budget also reduces the special tax levy for the curbside collection of garbage from $200 to $150 per year.
Council also approved a five-per cent increase to water and wastewater rates. The bi-monthly financial impact on the average (24.6 m3) customer will be $11.24 ($236.11 average bi-monthly bill).
Investments were made in the following capital projects as part of the 2026 Budget;
  • Financing a new Aerial Ladder Fire Truck ($265,000)
  • Upgrades to the Fire Department’s personal protective equipment ($193,500)
  • Investments into firefighting equipment and facilities ($103,000)
  • Equipment to support work within Town parks and cemeteries ($35,000)
  • Continued investment into the replacement of rubber flooring at the Best & Bash Arena ($40,000)
  • Replacement of aging heavy equipment for public works ($578,000)

More on this year’s spending plan in Greater Napanee can be seen at this link.