Niagara Region approves 2021 Budget

  • Niagara Regional Council has approved the 2021 operating budget.
  • The operating budget will result in an overall property tax increase of 1.8% percent, which translates into a $29 tax increase for an average property assessed at $278,764.
  • Council also approved the use of $4.3 million in reserves to reduce the impact on taxpayers.
  • The operating budget contains a tax levy of $405.3 million, which funds the daily business of Niagara Region, its boards and agencies.