2026 Business Plan and Budget

November 7, 2025

Download nowOxford County Council receives the DRAFT 2026 Business Plan and Budget on November 12, 2025.

The Draft Budget puts forward a proposed general levy of $96.3 million for 2026. After adjustments for library services and court security, this brings forward a projected increase for the County share of municipal property taxes of:

• $66 for the year, or $5.50 per month, for residents of Woodstock, a 5% increase over 2025;
• $75 for the year, or $6.25 per month, for residents of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg and Zorra, a 5.1% increase.

These figures are estimates only and subject to change through the budget process and with the final MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) assessment roll released at the end of the year.

The presentation of the draft budget is the first step in Council's review and discussion of next year's budget. The final 2026 Budget, including any changes resulting from the special budget meetings, is before County Council for final review and approval on December 10, 2025.

Read County Council Report CS 2025-29 – 2026 Business Plans and Budget | Presentation
Download the Draft 2026 Business Plan and Budget
Read the update in Council this Week

Special budget meetings

Budget meeting presentations and recordings

Please check back for posted recordings and past presentations. Budget meetings are streamed live online at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream

Presentation: Budget introduction at County Council meeting - Nov 12, 2025		Recording: Budget introduction - Regular meeting of County Council - Nov 12, 2025 (Starting at 1:54:00 mark)
Presentation: Special Budget Meeting 1 - Nov 13, 2025

Community feedback

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.

The 2026 Budget Survey was open from June to August this year to allow residents to provide feedback on municipal services and indicate which ones should be a priority in the 2026 budget. Download the survey highlights

You can give feedback any time during the budget process by using the comment card below to send your comments or questions.

About Oxford County 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

Oxford County's annual budget is funded through a number of sources, including:

• municipal taxes collected through the levy (25.3%)
• provincial and federal funding (23.4%)
• reserves, or funds earmarked for future expenses (20.6%)
• user fees and charges, e.g., water and wastewater rates collected by utilities (21.9%)
• other charges and debentures (8.9%)

Learn more about Oxford County property taxes

* Based on the MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) average current value assessment of an average single family detached residential property in Oxford County valued at $275,022. Learn more