Budget

2026 Budget

The City of Oshawa’s 2026 budget has been adopted following a thorough process that included community engagement, a meeting to hear public delegations and a Special Meeting of Council where members of Council had the opportunity to propose budget amendments.

The 2026 Operating Budget is $206.5 million, and the total gross cost of the 2026 Capital Budget is $44.5 million. The 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and the Nine-year Capital Forecast reflect the City’s commitment to affordability, exceptional service delivery, and long-term financial sustainability.

The City Budget also reflects the impact of downloading from other levels of government, rising costs, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions, while remaining sensitive to the affordability challenges faced by residents and local businesses as well as supporting our external agencies.

The 2026 Budget carefully considered many factors including a line-by-line review of expenditures; assessment of best practices; evaluation of operations and maintenance plans; and the identification of new revenue sources.

The City Budget invests significantly in priorities that matter to our community.

Investment Highlights

$44.5 million invested in major projects including:

• Stevenson Road North major reconstruction 
• reconstruction of roads in the Sun Valley area
• reconstruction of Meadow Street from Avalon Street to Manor Drive
• reconstruction of Myers Street from Wolfe Street to Conant Street
• plus ongoing multi-year work on Conlin Road East and Thornton Road
• enhancements to improve safety, accessibility and recreation including the Lakeview Park enhancement project

These projects are in addition to the $50 million investment committed earlier this year by Council. The modernization will include a main entrance expansion, fan experience upgrades, interior renovations, increased seating and an updated concession area.

$16.8 million (includes $2.5 million of in-kind services) to support the following external agencies and organizations:

• Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres
• The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
• Parkwood National Historic Site
• Oshawa Tourism (through the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce)
• Oshawa Historical Society
• Oshawa Public Libraries

Although Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Addiction and Social Services are the responsibilities of the Region of Durham as legislated by the Province, the City invests over $5 million annually to address health and safety concerns. Examples of these programs and measures include:

• a specialized Fire Response Unit that responds to 3,000 medical calls yearly
• increased Security and By-law costs
• increased costs to clean up garbage, human waste, used syringes and to remove graffiti in the downtown
• providing community improvement grants to help businesses make investments in crime prevention through environmental design and repairs to property