The Town of Huntsville has ratified its two-year budget.
The municipal tax rate increase outlined in the 2025-2026 Consolidated Budget is 4.84% for 2025 and 4.87% for 2026. This translates to an estimated additional $107 in 2025 for the average household in Huntsville for Town, District and Education taxes (for a property assessed at $300,000).
Director of Financial Services and Treasurer Julia McKenzie says the rates are competitive within Muskoka and across Canada.
“There are many challenges that come along with preparing a budget in a time of cost increases, pressures on our services due to growth and new priorities,” she says. “This budget continues to address investment in core infrastructure, helps provide a more stable tax rate for two years, and includes many projects relating to healthcare and affordable housing through the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).”
Nancy Alcock, Mayor of Huntsville, says the budget is good for both, the Huntsville of today and tomorrow.
“We are making important investments in our municipal infrastructure – the roads, sidewalks, and bridges you use every day. We are protecting our Town’s future through fiscal responsibility and balanced growth,” says Alcock.
For more info on the ratified budget, click here.
