‘People are struggling’: Brampton’s 2026 budget freezes city taxes, keeps hospital levy in place

‘People are struggling’: Brampton’s 2026 budget freezes city taxes, keeps hospital levy in place

After weeks of budget debate, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says resident pushback over affordability forced city hall to “sharpen pencils” and find savings in the 2026 budget.

Brampton - City adopts 2026 Budget with 0% City tax rate increase and 1% hospital levy, maintaining record level in reserves

On February 6, City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Councillors adopted the City's 2026 Budget with a focus on affordability and a fiscally responsible approach to spending while supporting st. . .