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We want your input on Ottawa's budget
The City is developing its budget and we want your feedback.
Wondering how you can provide your feedback on this and future budgets?
There are year-round options to provide your feedback.
You can: Submit your ideas to your Ward Councillor.
Follow and engage with us on Facebook and X @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget
Each fall, the City seeks Council approval of its budget directions, which includes setting the recommended municipal tax rate and outlining the approach and timetable for consultation and consideration.
Once this is approved, you can participate in the budget consultations on Engage Ottawa.
In November, the budget is tabled at a special Council meeting.
Following tabling, residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways: Participate in Councillor-led public consultations.
Ask questions on Engage Ottawa.
Community delegations can register to make a brief presentation to each Standing Committee considering a budget
Following these Committee meetings, Council approves its budget at a special meeting in December. It’s your budget, so have your say.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Wondering how you can provide your feedback on this and future budgets?
There are year-round options to provide your feedback.
You can: Submit your ideas to your Ward Councillor.
Follow and engage with us on Facebook and X @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget
Each fall, the City seeks Council approval of its budget directions, which includes setting the recommended municipal tax rate and outlining the approach and timetable for consultation and consideration.
Once this is approved, you can participate in the budget consultations on Engage Ottawa.
In November, the budget is tabled at a special Council meeting.
Following tabling, residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways: Participate in Councillor-led public consultations.
Ask questions on Engage Ottawa.
Community delegations can register to make a brief presentation to each Standing Committee considering a budget
Following these Committee meetings, Council approves its budget at a special meeting in December. It’s your budget, so have your say.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Draft Budget 2024 meeting schedule
| Standing Committee / Board | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Health - Budget Tabling | Monday, November 6, 2023 | 5:00 pm |
| Ottawa Public Library Board - Budget Tabling | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 5:00 pm |
| Ottawa Police Services Board - Budget Tabling | Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 8:30 am |
Council – Budget Tabling
|
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 10:00 am |
| Transit Commission | Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee | Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Environment and Climate Change Committee | Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Transportation Committee | Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Audit Committee | Monday, November 27, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Ottawa Police Services Board | Monday, November 27, 2023 | 4:00 pm |
| Community Services Committee | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Planning and Housing Committee | Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 10:00 am |
| Board of Health | Monday, December 4, 2023 | 5:00 pm |
| Finance and Corporate Services Committee | Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 9:30 am |
| Ottawa Public Library Board | Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 5:00 pm |
| Council – Budget Consideration / Adoption | Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 10:00 am |
Councillor led public consultations for Draft Budget 2024
| Councillor | Ward | Date | Time | Meeting location and link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Luloff | Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | To be confirmed | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. |
| Laura Dudas | Ward 2 Orléans West-Innes | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | To be confirmed | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. |
| David Hill | Ward 3 Barrhaven West | Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm | To be confirmed |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Virtual - Link to be confirmed | ||
| Cathy Curry | Ward 4 Kanata North | |||
| Clarke Kelly | Ward 5 West Carleton-March | |||
| Glen Gower | Ward 6 Stittsville | |||
| Theresa Kavanagh | Ward 7 Bay | Monday, October 23, 2023 | 7:00 pm | Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber room, 101 Centrepointe Dr. |
| Virtual - Link to be confirmed | ||||
| Laine Johnson | Ward 8 College | Monday, October 23, 2023 | 7:00 pm | Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber room, 101 Centrepointe Dr. |
| Virtual - Link to be confirmed | ||||
| Sean Devine | Ward 9 Knoxdale-Merivale | Monday, October 23, 2023 | 7:00 pm | Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber room, 101 Centrepointe Dr. |
| Virtual - Link to be confirmed | ||||
| Jessica Bradley | Ward 10 Gloucester-Southgate | |||
| Tim Tierney | Ward 11 Beacon Hill-Cyrville | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | To be confirmed | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. |
| Stéphanie Plante | Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier | |||
| Rawlson King | Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe | |||
| Ariel Troster | Ward 14 Somerset | |||
| Jeff Leiper | Ward 15 Kitchissippi | |||
| Riley Brockington | Ward 16 River | |||
| Shawn Menard | Ward 17 Capital | |||
| Marty Carr | Ward 18 Alta Vista | |||
| Catherine Kitts | Ward 19 Orléans South-Navan | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | To be confirmed | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd. |
| George Darouze | Ward 20 Osgoode | |||
| David Brown | Ward 21 Rideau-Jock | Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Virtual - Link to be confirmed |
| Steve Desroches | Ward 22 Riverside South-Findlay Creek | Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Virtual - Link to be confirmed |
| Allan Hubley | Ward 23 Kanata South | |||
| Wilson Lo | Ward 24 Barrhaven East | Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm | To be confirmed |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Virtual - Link to be confirmed |
Table of City Services and Standing Committee reporting structure
City Services and where they report to - Standing Committee Reporting Structure
Each City service reports to a Standing Committee. Below is a list of City services, department names and the name of the Standing Committee that each service reports to.
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Development Review Process (Rural) | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Rural Affairs | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
Audit Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Auditor General | Office of the Auditor General |
Community Services Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Children's Services | Community and Social Services Department |
| Community Funding | Community and Social Services Department |
| Community Recreation, Culture and Sport Services | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
| Community Safety and Well-Being | Community and Social Services Department |
| Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
| Employment and Social Services | Community and Social Services Department |
| Gender and Race Equity, Inclusion, Indigenous Relations, and Social Development Service | Community and Social Services Department |
| Facility Operations Service | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
| General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services- Recreation Cultural and Facility Services | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
| General Manager and Business Support Services- Community and Social Services | Community and Social Services Department |
| Housing Services – Operations (policies related to administration and funding of existing social housing programs, emergency shelters, supportive housing and homelessness programs) | Community and Social Services Department |
| Long Term Care Services | Community and Social Services Department |
| Parks and Facilities Planning | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
| Parks Maintenance Services | Public Works Department |
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| By-Law and Regulatory Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
| General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services- Emergency and Protective Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
| Ottawa Fire Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
| Ottawa Paramedic Service | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
| Public Policy Development | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
| Public Safety Service | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Environment and Climate Change Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Asset Management | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Climate Resiliency and Natural Systems Policy | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Drinking Water Services (Water Linear and Customer Service/ Water Facilities and Treatment Services) | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Forestry – Tree Planting and Maintenance | Public Works Department |
| Forestry – Urban Forest Management Plan, Tree Protection By-law | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services- Infrastructure and Water Services Department | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Infrastructure Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Solid Waste Services | Public Works Department |
| Stormwater, Laboratory and Municipal Drainage Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Wastewater Services (Water Linear and Customer Service/ Water Facilities and Treatment Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| City Clerk | Office of the City Clerk |
| City Manager's Office | City Manager's Office |
| Corporate Finance | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Corporate Real Estate Office | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Economic Development | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Elected Officials | Elected Officials |
| Financial Strategies, Planning and Client Service | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| General Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Business Support Services - Finance and Corporate Services Department | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| General Manager and Business Support Services- Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Human Resources | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Information Technology Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Legal Services | City Manager's Office |
| Light Rail Stage 2 Planning and Implementation Program | Transit Services Department |
| Payroll, Pension and Benefits | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Public Information and Media Relations | City Manager's Office |
| Revenue Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Service Ottawa | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| Service Transformation | City Manager's Office |
| Supply Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Planning and Housing Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Building Code Services | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Housing – Capital (development / redevelopment of new affordable, supportive and transitional housing) | Community and Social Services Department |
| Long-Range Planning | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Planning Services | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
Transportation Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Fleet Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
| General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services – Public Works Department | Public Works Department |
| Infrastructure Master Plan | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
| Operational Performance and Development Services | Public Works Department |
| Parking Services | Public Works Department |
| Right of Way, Road Cut Permits | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
| Roads Services | Public Works Department |
| Traffic Services | Public Works Department |
| Transportation Planning | Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department |
Built Heritage Committee
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| Heritage and Urban Design Planning | Planning, real Estate and Economic Development Department |
Transit Commission
| City Service | Department Name |
|---|---|
| OC Transpo – bus, Para Transpo and light rail | Transit Services Department |
Local Boards / Other Governing Bodies
| City Service | Board / Commission |
|---|---|
| Committee of Adjustment | Committee of Adjustment |
| Ottawa Police Service | Ottawa Police Services Board |
| Ottawa Public Health | Ottawa Board of Health |
| Ottawa Public Library | Ottawa Public Library Board |
How does the City compare with other municipalities
Find out how the City budget affects your property taxes, and what your taxes pay for.
How the City of Ottawa compares
| City | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Cumulative Total | Compounded Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 2.09% | 1.91% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.50% | 26.50% | 29.92% |
| Toronto | 2.00% | 2.23% | 2.75% | 1.30% | 3.29% | 2.91% | 3.58% | 2.00% | 0.51% | 2.90% | 5.50% | 28.97% | 33.00% |
| Edmonton | 3.30% | 4.92% | 5.70% | 4.10% | 3.10% | 3.20% | 2.60% | 2.08% | 0.00% | 1.90% | 4.96% | 34.26% | 39.95% |
| Calgary | 5.50% | 5.00%* | 4.20% | 6.10% | 0.00% | 3.80% | 3.45% | 1.50% | -1.66% | 3.61% | 5.50% | 32.00% | 43.48% |
| Vancouver | 2.00% | 1.90% | 2.40% | 2.30% | 3.90% | 4.24% | 4.50% | 8.20% | 5.00% | 6.35% | 10.70% | 51.49% | 64.82% |
Get involved in the budget process - Have your say
There are many ways to stay informed and participate in the budget process
Year-round
- Submit your ideas to your Ward Councillor
- Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400
- Follow and communicate with us on Facebook and X @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget
September - October
Participate in the budget consultations on Engage Ottawa
September
The Budget Directions Report is presented to Council in September. The purpose of the report is to provide Council with an outline of the projected pressures that the City will be facing, including:
- A list of projected efficiencies and opportunities
- Impacts related to Provincial and Federal funding
- Impacts related to compensation and benefit increases from contract settlements
- Impacts related to inflationary pressures such as fuel and capital driven by the supply chain and economic conditions
- The proposed annual increase in property taxation
- Outlining the budget allocation targets for the Boards and Transit Commission
September-November
Following the Budget Directions Report by Council, staff build the draft budget.
November
- The draft budget is tabled at Council in November.
- Following tabling, residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways:
- Participate in Councillor-led public consultations. Check back regularly on this page or on Engage Ottawa as dates will be added when they are available
- Ask questions on Engage Ottawa
- Follow along with Standing Committee meetings. At the meetings, there is an opportunity for community delegations to register and make a brief presentation to the Standing Committee.
December
Council will consider the draft budget for adoption in December. The adopted budget books will be updated and posted on Ottawa.ca