Finance and budget
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2026 budgets finalized for Guelph’s local boards and shared services
Guelph, Ont., February 4, 2026 – Today, Guelph’s local boards and shared services (LBSS) presented their updated 2026 budgets at a special meeting of Council. The LBSS net tax levy increase of 4.40 per cent represents a significant investment in community well-being, safety, and cultural services. “As separate entities, local boards and shared services agencies,…
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Sale of land by public tender
Form 6Sale of land by public tenderMunicipal Act, 2001Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules Sale of land by public tender The Corporation of the City of Guelph Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 29, 2026,…
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City of Guelph confirms 2026 budget
Budget confirms strategic investments, service adjustments, and measures to manage slower growth Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2025 – Today, Mayor Guthrie and City Council considered amendments to the proposed 2026 budget. After reviewing and voting on each amendment, Council closed the amendment period, and the Mayor confirmed he will not veto any of the amendments. This means the 2026 City services budget is now confirmed, with a tax…
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Mayor Guthrie shares draft 2026 Budget Update
Guelph, Ont., October 16, 2025 – Today, the City published Mayor Cam Guthrie’s 2026 Budget Update on Guelph’s website; this draft budget will be formally presented at a special Council meeting on October 29. The proposed update to the City’s 2026 budget, which was previously established through the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget process, reflects the City’s…
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Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the Proposed Draft 2026 Budget
I know that Guelph residents and businesses simply cannot afford a large property tax increase. Originally, the 2026 budget forecast earmarked a 4.51 percent tax rate increase for the City Services portion. Earlier this year, I directed staff to craft budget options that presented a 2.5, 3.5, and the original 4.51 percent increase. Since that…
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Sale of land by public tender
Form 6SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDERMunicipal Act, 2001Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules Sale of land by public tender The Corporation of the City of Guelph Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 6, 2025,…
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Guelph receives $9.41 million to invest in building a stronger, connected community
Funding will help support infrastructure renewal that protects housing and improves everyday services Guelph, Ont., August 27, 2025 – The City of Guelph has been allocated $9.41 million for 2025-26 from the federal government’s Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to invest in infrastructure renewal needs that support housing and daily life — like roads, trails, and…
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City of Guelph takes bold step to bring housing to market faster with front-ending agreements
Guelph, Ont., August 26, 2025 – The City will pilot the use of Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFAs) — also called ”front-ending agreements” — as part of its efforts to help speed up housing development in Guelph. “We need more housing in Guelph, faster — and we need innovative solutions to make this happen,”…
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City of Guelph appoints new general manager of finance
Guelph, Ont., March 4, 2025 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce Shanna O’Dwyer as General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. When asked about the role Shanna replied, “I am honoured to accept the role of General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. I moved to…
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Guelph’s 2025 Tax levy finalized
Guelph, Ont., January 22, 2025 – Today at a special council meeting, Guelph’s Local Boards and Shared Services (LBSS) presented their updated 2025 budgets to City Council. Council approved the updated budgets with a net tax levy increase of 3.12%. Earlier in November 2024, Council adopted the City services budget, accounting for an increase of…
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City of Guelph confirms 2025 budget
Budget process, informed by strong community engagement, balances affordability with necessary community investments Guelph, Ont., November 27, 2024 – Today, at a special meeting of Council, Mayor Guthrie and City Council considered amendments to the proposed 2025 budget. Following discussion and decision on each of the tabled amendments, Council voted to close the amendment…
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Passing of municipal-wide Development Charges Bylaws
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Guelph passed municipal-wide development charges By-laws No. (2024) – 20997 and (2024) – 20998 on November 13, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that subsections 19 (1.2) and 19 (1.3) of the…
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Mayor Guthrie shares draft 2025 budget update
Guelph, Ont., October 17, 2024 – Today, Mayor Cam Guthrie shared the draft 2025 budget update on Guelph’s website; the draft budget will be presented at a special Council meeting on October 30. The Mayor and City staff worked together to identify key investment areas and priorities to ensure the budget meets the community’s needs…
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City of Guelph’s AAA financial credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings for third straight year
Read S&P Global Ratings’ report on Guelph’s 2024 credit rating Guelph, Ont., August 21, 2024 – For the third straight year, S&P Global Ratings continues to affirm the City of Guelph’s financial credit rating as AAA with a stable outlook, the agency’s highest possible rating. S&P’s report however does caution that the road ahead shows…