Greater Napanee has adopted their 2026 budget.
The 2026 tax levy has been approved at $17,328,573, representing an increase of $1,122,661 over last year. This equates to a 5.8% tax rate increase. For the average residential home assessed at $219,000, there will be an increase of approximately $88.65.
Council also approved a 5% increase to water and wastewater rates. The bi-monthly financial impact on the average customer will be $11.24.
“I am happy to announce the adoption of the Town of Greater Napanee’s 2026 municipal budget,” said Mayor Richardson in a press release. “This budget reflects council’s commitment to making the Town of Greater Napanee the best that we can be while keeping our community one of the most affordable places to live in the area. Much-needed investments were made in our heavy fleet and fire department, which will assist staff in keeping our community safe for years to come.”
The new budget achieved several of the mayor’s budget directives, including reducing the special tax levy for the curbside collection of garbage, ensuring no new full-time municipal employees were included in the budget, and paying off infrastructure related debt.
Some of the investments in the new budget include a new aerial ladder truck and protective equipment for firefighters, along with replacing aging public works equipment.
The town will be publishing more information in the coming week about where specific investments are being made for the 2026 budget.
