2024 Budget Survey

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Update: October 5, 2023

Next steps in the budget planning process

Please note the 2024 Budget Survey has now closed

Each of Oxford's municipalities follows its own schedule for the budget planning process. For information about your local area municipality, please visit your township, town or city website. You can also watch for news and updates on social media and from your local news sources.

Oxford County's 2024 Budget Survey was before County Council at the September 27 meeting. Highlights from that report include:

  • More than 500 comments and suggestions were received through 1,009 responses to the online public survey.
  • Of those who responded, 68% said they receive "fair" or "good" value for their tax dollars. 
  • The majority of respondents felt that each of the services should be at least maintained at the current service levels.

Read Council Report CS 2023-31- 2024 Budget Engagement Survey 
See the survey results
Infographic: 2024 Budget Survey highlights

Special budget meetings

Oxford County's special budget meetings for the 2024 Business Plan and Budget will be held:

  • Special Council Meeting #1: November 15, 2023 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Special Council Meeting #2: November 29, 2023 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Consideration of budget at regular Council Meeting: December 13, 2023 - 9:30 am


June 14, 2023

2024 Budget survey

No matter where you live in Oxford County, the 2024 Budget survey is your chance to have a say on which services should be a priority in the coming budget year.

The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete. Information collected from the budget survey will help provide a better understanding of how well municipal services are understood, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for residents. 

Each municipality receives its own survey results to inform its budget planning process.

The 2024 Budget survey closes on August 31, 2023


Please select the area municipality you live in; or, if you do not live in Oxford County, please select the municipality to which you are most closely connected (for instance, where you own a business).
















BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM 
Closed - Review only


EAST ZORRA-
TAVISTOCK

Oxford County services
Closed - Review only



NORWICH TOWNSHIP
Closed - Review only
















SOUTH-WEST OXFORD

Closed - Review only



WOODSTOCK 
Oxford County services
Closed - Review only













Other ways to have a say

Feedback from the community helps municipalities understand what's important to residents now as well as what is needed for the future as communities grow. In addition to the survey, you can give feedback by:

  • using the comment card below to send in your comments or questions; or,
  • directly contacting the staff representative for your local municipality from the list on the right.


A note about municipal taxes

If you own a residential property in Oxford County, you pay municipal property taxes. The amount collected is based on the value of your property as assessed by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Your municipal taxes are made up of three parts:

  • the amount paid to your local area municipality
  • the amount paid to Oxford County
  • the amount paid to your designated local school board as set by the Government of Ontario

This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., it does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

Update: October 5, 2023

Next steps in the budget planning process

Please note the 2024 Budget Survey has now closed

Each of Oxford's municipalities follows its own schedule for the budget planning process. For information about your local area municipality, please visit your township, town or city website. You can also watch for news and updates on social media and from your local news sources.

Oxford County's 2024 Budget Survey was before County Council at the September 27 meeting. Highlights from that report include:

  • More than 500 comments and suggestions were received through 1,009 responses to the online public survey.
  • Of those who responded, 68% said they receive "fair" or "good" value for their tax dollars. 
  • The majority of respondents felt that each of the services should be at least maintained at the current service levels.

Read Council Report CS 2023-31- 2024 Budget Engagement Survey 
See the survey results
Infographic: 2024 Budget Survey highlights

Special budget meetings

Oxford County's special budget meetings for the 2024 Business Plan and Budget will be held:

  • Special Council Meeting #1: November 15, 2023 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Special Council Meeting #2: November 29, 2023 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Consideration of budget at regular Council Meeting: December 13, 2023 - 9:30 am


June 14, 2023

2024 Budget survey

No matter where you live in Oxford County, the 2024 Budget survey is your chance to have a say on which services should be a priority in the coming budget year.

The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete. Information collected from the budget survey will help provide a better understanding of how well municipal services are understood, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for residents. 

Each municipality receives its own survey results to inform its budget planning process.

The 2024 Budget survey closes on August 31, 2023


Please select the area municipality you live in; or, if you do not live in Oxford County, please select the municipality to which you are most closely connected (for instance, where you own a business).
















BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM 
Closed - Review only


EAST ZORRA-
TAVISTOCK

Oxford County services
Closed - Review only



NORWICH TOWNSHIP
Closed - Review only
















SOUTH-WEST OXFORD

Closed - Review only



WOODSTOCK 
Oxford County services
Closed - Review only













Other ways to have a say

Feedback from the community helps municipalities understand what's important to residents now as well as what is needed for the future as communities grow. In addition to the survey, you can give feedback by:

  • using the comment card below to send in your comments or questions; or,
  • directly contacting the staff representative for your local municipality from the list on the right.


A note about municipal taxes

If you own a residential property in Oxford County, you pay municipal property taxes. The amount collected is based on the value of your property as assessed by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Your municipal taxes are made up of three parts:

  • the amount paid to your local area municipality
  • the amount paid to Oxford County
  • the amount paid to your designated local school board as set by the Government of Ontario

This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., it does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.




    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Township of Blandford-Blenheim residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    There’s also plenty of opportunities to provide comments, so take a few minutes and tell us what you think.

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Township of Blandford-Blenheim services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 



    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Township of East Zorra-Tavistock residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your Oxford County municipal taxes (i.e., does not include Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    The budget survey is broken into 3 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    3. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 

    To stay updated on the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock budget process, visit https://www.ezt.ca/en/township-office/budget.aspx 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Town of Ingersoll residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    There’s also plenty of opportunities to provide comments, so take a few minutes and tell us what you think.

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Town of Ingersoll services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Town of Ingersoll and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Township of Norwich residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    There’s also plenty of opportunities to provide comments, so take a few minutes and tell us what you think.

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Township of Norwich services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Township of Norwich Council and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Township of South-West Oxford residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    There’s also plenty of opportunities to provide comments, so take a few minutes and tell us what you think.

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Township of South-West Oxford services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Township of South-West Oxford Council and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.
    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Town of Tillsonburg residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Town of Tillsonburg services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Priorities

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Town of Tillsonburg and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for City of Woodstock residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your Oxford County municipal taxes (i.e., does not include City of Woodstock, federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    The budget survey is broken into 3 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    3. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 

    To stay updated on the City of Woodstock budget process, visit https://www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/city-governance/municipal-budgets.aspx 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.

    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Have your say on the 2024 Budget

    Survey for Township of Zorra residents


    Oxford County’s municipalities are working together to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Oxford residents, and this survey is your opportunity to have a say!

    This survey focuses on services funded through your local municipal taxes (i.e., does not include federal, provincial or education taxes). 

    By taking part in this survey, you’ll help us understand how well municipal services are understood overall, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for the people who live here. 

    There’s also plenty of opportunities to provide comments, so take a few minutes and tell us what you think.

    The budget survey is broken into 4 parts:

    1. Questions about you (general info)
    2. Questions about your Township of Zorra services
    3. Questions about your Oxford County services 
    4. Other comments and suggestions

    The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers. 

    Feedback from the survey will be shared with Township of Zorra Council and Oxford County Council, but no personal or identifying information will be shared. 


    Your municipal property tax bill

    When you pay your municipal property tax bill, the funds are distributed to three agencies. Each of these agencies are responsible for delivering a distinct set of programs and services.
    • Local Area Municipality
    • Oxford County
    • Education (School boards)*

    Not included in your property tax bill are user fees and charges. These are special fees set by by-laws collected from residents that consume a particular service. Examples of these fees include bag tags, recreation, transit, water and wastewater to name a few.

    Each municipality has its own set of fees approved by its council. These revenues are used to offset specific costs (partially or completely) to receive a direct or personal benefit.

    Note: The Government of Ontario sets the education tax rates that are necessary to cover the cost of publicly funded education. In Oxford County, revenue collected is paid to one of the four local school boards as directed by the homeowner.

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