Mississauga property owners would face a combined property tax increase of 5.21 per cent under the city’s proposed 2026 budget, which is available for public review and feedback.
According to a City of Mississauga news release, the proposal includes a 1.61 per cent increase attributable to the city and a 3.60 per cent increase attributable to the Region of Peel. The figures remain proposed, rather than adopted.
The proposed 2026–2029 Business Plan and 2026 Budget can be reviewed at mississauga.ca/budget. The spending plan supports more than 200 municipal services and programs, including transit, libraries, snow clearing and parks.
City staff identified $17.4 million in budgeted savings through measures including postponing expenses, reducing budgets and increasing revenue. The city says those savings offset the overall 2026 budget increase by 2.33 per cent.
The proposal also includes temporary changes to two levies as part of the city’s efforts to limit the tax increase amid affordability concerns and rising living costs.
One-year changes to infrastructure and fire levies
Staff are proposing to reduce the Capital Infrastructure and Debt Repayment Levy from three per cent to one per cent for one year. The city says important infrastructure repairs would still be carried out.
A separate proposal would pause the one per cent Public Safety Fire Program levy for one year. Both measures form part of the proposed budget and would require adoption.
Mississauga keeps 37 cents of each property tax dollar collected, according to the city. The Region of Peel receives 48 cents for police and other regional costs, while the remaining 15 cents goes to the provincial government for education.
The city’s share pays for municipal programs, services and amenities. The combined tax increase therefore reflects both city and regional portions, rather than Mississauga’s spending plan alone.
Public review and longer-term planning
The budget documents cover three planning periods: the 2026 budget year, an operating forecast for 2027 through 2029, and a capital plan spanning 2026 through 2035.
The city says this approach helps it respond to changing political, economic, social and environmental conditions. Public feedback gathered throughout the year, including at ward town halls, also helps inform budget priorities.
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to review the proposal and provide comments. The document’s Budget Highlights section offers additional details, and Budget Committee meetings will be livestreamed for people unable to attend in person.
