2027 Budget survey

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Updated: October 16, 2026
Originally posted: June 10, 2026


2027 Budget survey results

The 2027 Budget Survey for Oxford County and Oxford's eight area municipalities was open between June 10 and August 31, 2026. A total of 1,441 people responded to the budget survey this year, submitting more than 695 comments and suggestions.

Read the County Council report:
FS 2026-20: 2027 Budget Engagement Survey
Attachment: Summary of survey results

Download the infographic:
2027 Budget survey results (Oct 2026)

According to the results of the 2027 Budget Survey, Oxford County services should be maintained at current levels into the next year. County services most often selected for improved service levels were housing (36%), long-term care at Woodingford Lodge (31%), and child care and EarlyON (28%).

Of those who responded, 62% indicated that that they receive fair or good value for their tax dollars, while 34% said they receive poor value.

When asked to rate their top five priorities for their communities, overall, “Safe communities – Police” was ranked #1 (46%), followed by “Active living – Parks, trails and recreation” and “Affordable housing” (each at 39%), and then “Snow/ice control” (30%).

The highest ranked services delivered by Oxford County included “Affordable housing” and “Snow/ice control,” then “Infrastructure – Roads, bridges and stormwater” and “Social issues – Poverty” (each at 28%), “Long-term care” (25%) and “Safe communities – Paramedic Services” (24%).

This year’s annual budget survey was a partnership among all eight of Oxford’s area municipalities. Each municipality uses its own results to inform its budget planning process.

About the survey


Oxford County's business plan and budget process

Oxford County Council meetings for the 2027 Business Plan and Budget are scheduled for the following dates.

Special Council Meeting 1: Thursday, December 10, 2026 - 9:30 am – 1:30 p.m.
Special Council Meeting 2: Monday, December 14, 2026 - 9:30 am - 1:30 p.m.
Budget presented for approval at regular Council meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 - 9:30 am

For information on the budget process for local area municipalities, please check your municipality's website using the links below.



Take the survey (closed)

Please select the area municipality in which you live or own/operate a business.
















BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

EAST ZORRA-
TAVISTOCK

INGERSOLL

NORWICH TOWNSHIP
















SOUTH-WEST OXFORD

TILLSONBURG
Budget info

WOODSTOCK
Budget info

ZORRA











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 municipal taxes (i.e., it does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

Updated: October 16, 2026
Originally posted: June 10, 2026


2027 Budget survey results

The 2027 Budget Survey for Oxford County and Oxford's eight area municipalities was open between June 10 and August 31, 2026. A total of 1,441 people responded to the budget survey this year, submitting more than 695 comments and suggestions.

Read the County Council report:
FS 2026-20: 2027 Budget Engagement Survey
Attachment: Summary of survey results

Download the infographic:
2027 Budget survey results (Oct 2026)

According to the results of the 2027 Budget Survey, Oxford County services should be maintained at current levels into the next year. County services most often selected for improved service levels were housing (36%), long-term care at Woodingford Lodge (31%), and child care and EarlyON (28%).

Of those who responded, 62% indicated that that they receive fair or good value for their tax dollars, while 34% said they receive poor value.

When asked to rate their top five priorities for their communities, overall, “Safe communities – Police” was ranked #1 (46%), followed by “Active living – Parks, trails and recreation” and “Affordable housing” (each at 39%), and then “Snow/ice control” (30%).

The highest ranked services delivered by Oxford County included “Affordable housing” and “Snow/ice control,” then “Infrastructure – Roads, bridges and stormwater” and “Social issues – Poverty” (each at 28%), “Long-term care” (25%) and “Safe communities – Paramedic Services” (24%).

This year’s annual budget survey was a partnership among all eight of Oxford’s area municipalities. Each municipality uses its own results to inform its budget planning process.

About the survey


Oxford County's business plan and budget process

Oxford County Council meetings for the 2027 Business Plan and Budget are scheduled for the following dates.

Special Council Meeting 1: Thursday, December 10, 2026 - 9:30 am – 1:30 p.m.
Special Council Meeting 2: Monday, December 14, 2026 - 9:30 am - 1:30 p.m.
Budget presented for approval at regular Council meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 - 9:30 am

For information on the budget process for local area municipalities, please check your municipality's website using the links below.



Take the survey (closed)

Please select the area municipality in which you live or own/operate a business.
















BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

EAST ZORRA-
TAVISTOCK

INGERSOLL

NORWICH TOWNSHIP
















SOUTH-WEST OXFORD

TILLSONBURG
Budget info

WOODSTOCK
Budget info

ZORRA











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 municipal taxes (i.e., it does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

  • Have your say in the 2027 Budget survey

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    June 10, 2026

    No matter where you live in Oxford County, the 2027 Budget survey is your chance to have a say on which services should be a priority next year.

    Answers and comments from the survey let us know how well municipal services are understood, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for residents. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It closes on August 31, 2026.

    Depending where you live, you'll be asked about local area municipal services in your community (Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Zorra), such as

    June 10, 2026

    No matter where you live in Oxford County, the 2027 Budget survey is your chance to have a say on which services should be a priority next year.

    Answers and comments from the survey let us know how well municipal services are understood, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for residents. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It closes on August 31, 2026.

    Depending where you live, you'll be asked about local area municipal services in your community (Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Zorra), such as fire services, building and drainage services, parks and recreation, by-law enforcement and more.

    You'll also be asked about services provided by Oxford County, such as roads and bridges, waste management, long-term care at Woodingford Lodge, paramedic services, human (social) services, water and wastewater, community planning and others.

    Read the news release


    Take the survey

    The 2027 Budget survey is now closed.


    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 each participating local municipality from the list of contacts on the right.


    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 municipal taxes (i.e., it does not include federal, provincial or education taxes).

Page last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 02:24 PM