2025 Business Plan & Budget

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Elgin County Council Passes 2025 Business Plan & Budget: Prioritizing Infrastructure, Growth, and Community Prosperity

At its March 11, 2025, meeting, Elgin County Council approved the 2025 Business Plan & Budget, setting a County tax levy of $49.8 million. This results in a 1.49% property tax increase, equating to an estimated $24.56 annual increase for a median-assessed home in Elgin County.

Warden Grant Jones acknowledged the extensive efforts behind this year’s budget. “This budget reflects countless hours of thoughtful discussion and planning,” said Warden Jones. “While the process is never without its challenges, our goal remains clear: to meet the needs of our community today while ensuring long-term sustainability. Investing in our County now is essential to driving future success.”

Elgin County continues to prioritize community engagement throughout the budgeting process. Residents were encouraged to share their input through the Engage Elgin platform, reinforcing the County’s commitment to incorporating public feedback into financial planning. “Collaboration is at the heart of our budgeting process,” Warden Jones emphasized. “We value the voices of our residents and business owners and strive to ensure their priorities are reflected in our decisions.”

2025 Budget Highlights:

  • $3.5M investment for reconstruction of Fingal Line at Port Talbot Hill in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich;
  • Completion of the Terrace Lodge redevelopment, enhancing long-term care services; and
  • Upgrades to processes and information systems, improving transparency and public engagement.


With a focus on responsible financial management and planning, Elgin County remains dedicated to fostering a strong, sustainable, and growing community. “As Elgin County continues to evolve, strategic planning and targeted investments in key areas—such as infrastructure, long-term care, and sustainability—will ensure a thriving future,” added Warden Jones.

For more information and to view the County of Elgin’s 2025 Business Plan & Budget, please click here.



Elgin County is an Upper-Tier Municipality serving approximately 52,000 residents across seven unique Municipalities:

  • Municipality of West Elgin
  • Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
  • Township of Southwold
  • Municipality of Central Elgin
  • Town of Aylmer
  • Township of Malahide
  • Municipality of Bayham

Together, these Municipalities collaborate with Elgin County to offer the following services that support our vibrant communities, businesses, and visitors.

To enhance efficiency, the Municipal Act mandates that taxpayers in Elgin County pay their taxes directly to their specific Municipality. As a result, both the County Tax Levy and the Education Levy are included in the property tax bill you receive from your local Municipality. The figure below illustrates how your home or property’s assessed value is used to calculate your property tax bill:

Budgets can often be complicated. To simplify the process, we have detailed how the Elgin County budget is created. In essence, we need to evaluate our operating costs, capital investments, and revenue sources to establish the required County levy needed to support our service costs.

Elgin County consists of 11 service areas dedicated to exceptional programming for you, our taxpayers. Each department addresses specific needs and ensures efficient County operations. Elgin County Council sets policies and priorities, while the senior leaders and staff carry them out by managing budgets and overseeing daily operations. Together, County Council and staff prioritize transparency, accountability, and innovation to foster a welcoming environment for you, the taxpayer.

The following service areas are funded by the County but are delivered by other organizations. These collaborations ensure that specialized expertise is utilized to address community needs effectively. By working with dedicated partners, the County is able to offer comprehensive support across various sectors, enhancing the quality of life for all residents. This approach not only maximizes resource efficiency but also fosters a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility among local agencies and organizations.

In 2025 Elgin County Council approved an annual County Levy of $49.8M. This is an increase of $1.6M over the prior 2024 County Levy of $48.2M. This significant investment includes strategically planned funding for the final cost of one of our Long-Term Care Homes, Terrace Lodge, and allows for some growth to be put into reserves. This equates to a 1.49% increase in tax rate on an average property.


Elgin County Council Passes 2025 Business Plan & Budget: Prioritizing Infrastructure, Growth, and Community Prosperity

At its March 11, 2025, meeting, Elgin County Council approved the 2025 Business Plan & Budget, setting a County tax levy of $49.8 million. This results in a 1.49% property tax increase, equating to an estimated $24.56 annual increase for a median-assessed home in Elgin County.

Warden Grant Jones acknowledged the extensive efforts behind this year’s budget. “This budget reflects countless hours of thoughtful discussion and planning,” said Warden Jones. “While the process is never without its challenges, our goal remains clear: to meet the needs of our community today while ensuring long-term sustainability. Investing in our County now is essential to driving future success.”

Elgin County continues to prioritize community engagement throughout the budgeting process. Residents were encouraged to share their input through the Engage Elgin platform, reinforcing the County’s commitment to incorporating public feedback into financial planning. “Collaboration is at the heart of our budgeting process,” Warden Jones emphasized. “We value the voices of our residents and business owners and strive to ensure their priorities are reflected in our decisions.”

2025 Budget Highlights:

  • $3.5M investment for reconstruction of Fingal Line at Port Talbot Hill in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich;
  • Completion of the Terrace Lodge redevelopment, enhancing long-term care services; and
  • Upgrades to processes and information systems, improving transparency and public engagement.


With a focus on responsible financial management and planning, Elgin County remains dedicated to fostering a strong, sustainable, and growing community. “As Elgin County continues to evolve, strategic planning and targeted investments in key areas—such as infrastructure, long-term care, and sustainability—will ensure a thriving future,” added Warden Jones.

For more information and to view the County of Elgin’s 2025 Business Plan & Budget, please click here.



Elgin County is an Upper-Tier Municipality serving approximately 52,000 residents across seven unique Municipalities:

  • Municipality of West Elgin
  • Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
  • Township of Southwold
  • Municipality of Central Elgin
  • Town of Aylmer
  • Township of Malahide
  • Municipality of Bayham

Together, these Municipalities collaborate with Elgin County to offer the following services that support our vibrant communities, businesses, and visitors.

To enhance efficiency, the Municipal Act mandates that taxpayers in Elgin County pay their taxes directly to their specific Municipality. As a result, both the County Tax Levy and the Education Levy are included in the property tax bill you receive from your local Municipality. The figure below illustrates how your home or property’s assessed value is used to calculate your property tax bill:

Budgets can often be complicated. To simplify the process, we have detailed how the Elgin County budget is created. In essence, we need to evaluate our operating costs, capital investments, and revenue sources to establish the required County levy needed to support our service costs.

Elgin County consists of 11 service areas dedicated to exceptional programming for you, our taxpayers. Each department addresses specific needs and ensures efficient County operations. Elgin County Council sets policies and priorities, while the senior leaders and staff carry them out by managing budgets and overseeing daily operations. Together, County Council and staff prioritize transparency, accountability, and innovation to foster a welcoming environment for you, the taxpayer.

The following service areas are funded by the County but are delivered by other organizations. These collaborations ensure that specialized expertise is utilized to address community needs effectively. By working with dedicated partners, the County is able to offer comprehensive support across various sectors, enhancing the quality of life for all residents. This approach not only maximizes resource efficiency but also fosters a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility among local agencies and organizations.

In 2025 Elgin County Council approved an annual County Levy of $49.8M. This is an increase of $1.6M over the prior 2024 County Levy of $48.2M. This significant investment includes strategically planned funding for the final cost of one of our Long-Term Care Homes, Terrace Lodge, and allows for some growth to be put into reserves. This equates to a 1.49% increase in tax rate on an average property.


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    The 2025 budget process has officially begun.

    In November 2024, three Budget Open Houses were held across the County to allow taxpayers to learn more about the County’s budgeting process, share their feedback, and ask questions.
    On January 28th and February 4th, Elgin County departments presented their proposed budgets to the Elgin County Finance Committee. These presentations can be found by clicking here.

    Now, Elgin County Council is inviting residents and businesses to participate in shaping the County’s 2025 budget by providing feedback on the 2025 Proposed Business Plan & Budget. Public input is crucial in determining service levels, programs, and infrastructure investments, which ultimately affect the County’s Levy and tax rates.

Page last updated: 13 Mar 2025, 07:47 AM