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Whitby Council Approves 2026 Budget

Whitby Town Council has finalized the 2026 municipal budget, which includes a tax increase to fund town services and capital projects.
The budget results in a 3.44% increase to the Town’s portion of the budget. For residential taxpayers, this is an estimated 1.2% increase on the total property tax bill for Town services. The Town estimates this represents an increase of approximately 21 cents per day for an average household.