Town of Georgina Budget - Your Budget, Your Say

2023 Budget

Each year, the Town of Georgina passes a budget to determine how funds will be spent.

2023 Budget media release

2023 Draft Budget Documents

Tax and Water Portal

Did you know that assessed values are public information? You can view the roll book located at the Civic Centre or you can view assessed values online at Georgina.ca/TaxandWaterPortal

Frequently asked questions

What makes up the budget?

A municipality’s budget is made up of two parts:

Operating – spent on running Town facilities, programs and services

Capital – spent on building and repairing Town infrastructure, including roads, pipes and buildings

What funds the budget?

To fund the operating and capital budgets in Georgina, annual revenues are generated. The main sources of revenue are property taxes, user fees and development charges.

Property taxes

Your property tax bill is divided between the Town of Georgina, York Region and the Province of Ontario for education. Georgina uses its portion of your taxes to pay for Town programs and services.

User fees and service charges

These are paid by residents and businesses when accessing certain services, such as recreation programs and permits.

Development charges

These are paid by developers and are used to help fund capital projects such as roads, pipes and recreation centres.

What do my taxes pay for?

Where do my taxes go?

Your property taxes are used to fund programs and services at the Town, regional and provincial level.

Town Services

Animal services
Fire and rescue services
Georgina Public Library
Licences and permits
Infrastructure replacement
Maintenance of Town facilities
Municipal law enforcement and by-laws
Office support and administration
Parks, sports field and beaches maintenance
Recreation and culture services
Roads services
Snow removal on local roads and sidewalks
Town planning and development
Waste collection

Regional Services

Maintenance of main/major roads, sewers and bridges
Public health services
Regional planning and growth management
Regional waste disposal
Snow removal on regional roads
Social assistance
Social housing
Traffic planning on regional roads
York Regional Police
York Region Transit and Viva services

Province of Ontario

Education

What is the difference between assessed values and market values?

The assessed value of your house is calculated by MPAC and is based on numerous factors, including location, amenities available, lot size, house size, property sales and overall details of the house. This assessed value is then multiplied by the tax rate to arrive at the property taxes charged by the municipality.

The Market value is the price you would get for your property should you decide to sell; the market value will fluctuate throughout the year and is typically higher than your assessed value. A property's market value has no direct influence on the taxes of a property and is not a reliable method to calculate the taxes on a property.

How often are properties reassessed?

MPAC typically reassesses property on a 4 year cycle, however due to the impacts of COVID-19 the last reassessment was not conducted. Properties are still being assessed using the same values that they were in 2020. If properties are reassessed at a higher value it does not necessarily mean that there will be an increase in taxes.

For example:

How taxes are calculated, explaining that the budget and assessed value drives the cost of the property taxes.

How does the budget impact Property Taxes?

The budget sets forth the amount of money each year that the municipality must raise in order to meet the objectives within the budget document. The main way of raising these funds is through the property tax levy. The Town of Georgina is a lower-tier municipality, meaning taxes paid for your Georgina property also go to York Region and the Province for the Education levy. Approximately 52% of taxes paid go to Georgina. Since Georgina is a lower tier, a budget increase from Georgina will only impact the Georgina portion of your bill.

How can I view the assessed value for my home

Did you know that assessed values are public information? You can view the roll book located at the Civic Centre or you can view assessed values online at Georgina.ca/TaxandWaterPortal