Budget and Finance

2026 Annual Budget Cover

Annual Budget

Perth County Council approves the annual operating and capital budgets each year. The County prepares a 3-year operating budget and 10-year capital budget.

The operating budget covers the County's day-to-day operations, such as the plowing of roads in the winter, annual road repairs and delivering Paramedic Services to Perth County. The capital budget covers larger infrastructure projects, such as road resurfacing, vehicle replacements and computer equipment additions.

2026 Budget

Click the image or link below to access the 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget. County Council received an Overview from the Treasurer at the Regular Council meeting on December 18, 2025. Capital and Operating budgets will be presented at subsequent meetings. To view the Council agendas visit our Council page. 

2026 Budget Timeline:

 

If you would like a copy of previous years, please contact the Finance Division.

Property Tax

  • Taxes - Provides more information about property assessment, tax rates and tax policy

Asset Management Plan

Asset management planning is an ongoing and long-term process that allows the County to make the best possible investment decisions for its infrastructure needs. Perth County's Asset Management Plan is based on the guidelines provided in the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Infrastructure Building Together Guide for Municipal Asset Management Plans. This strategic asset management plan is required to assist in the financial long-term planning and budgeting of the County on all County assets.

In June 2019 Council approved Asset Management Policy as required by Ontario Regulation 588/17.  The policy can be viewed below along with the updated 2022 and 2024 Asset Management Plans for Perth County.

Financial Statements and Reports

The Financial Information Returns (FIRS) is the main data collection tool used by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to collect financial and statistical information on municipalities. The FIR is a standard document comprised of a number of Schedules which are updated each year to comply with current legislation and reporting requirements.

If you would like a copy of previous years, please contact the Finance Division.

Contact Us

Perth County
1 Huron Street, Stratford
ON N5A 5S4

Phone: 519-271-0531

Toll Free: 800-463-8275

Fax: 519-271-6265

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