The Town of Caledon adopts three percent tax increase for the 2025 budget

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The budget outlines a plan to fund key capital projects and essential services, featuring a 1% infrastructure levy and 2% property tax, for a total tax increase of 3%. 

CALEDON, ON (December 18, 2024) – The Town of Caledon has approved amendments to its 2025 Budget, which will help the Town meet its population target of 300,000 residents by 2051, as well as support the immediate needs of its residents.  

The budget focuses on the Town’s commitment to maintaining and improving key services such as road operations, expanding community services and strengthening fire and emergency services. It also introduces an incremental 1% infrastructure levy to maintain the Town’s assets in good condition and help address funding gaps. 

“This budget reflects the priorities of our residents, balances growth with fiscal responsibility, and invests in the infrastructure and services that matter most to our community,” says Mayor Annette Groves. “I am proud of the collaborative efforts of Town staff and Council in achieving a budget that ensures we continue to remain a vibrant, forward-thinking and an inclusive place to live, work and do business in.” 

Building Caledon’s Future. Investing in our Community. 
The $205 million (M) budget is comprised of a $147M operating budget and a $58M capital budget. The 3% tax increase includes: 

  • 2% Property Tax Increase: This increase will support the Town’s operating costs and ensure the continued provision of essential services to residents and businesses. 

  • 1% Annual Infrastructure Levy: Introducing dedicated funding for critical infrastructure projects to maintain and enhance the Town’s assets and support future growth each year.  

Operating Budget ($147M) Highlights: 

  • Funding for community safety, including municipal law enforcement, fire and emergency services 

  • Continued support for parks, recreation and culture programming 

  • Investment in road operations and environmental sustainability initiatives 

Capital Budget ($58M) Highlights: 

  • Road and transportation network improvements to enhance safety and mobility 

  • Investments in vehicles and resources for fire services to maintain emergency response 

  • Upgrades to equipment at recreation centres, like the Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness 

For more information, please visit caledon.ca/budget. 

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Media contact: 
Communications 
905-584-2272 | communications@caledon.ca 
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon 

About Caledon 
Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.