2024 Budget Engagement

Each year as part of the budget process, Council decides how it will pay for the programs, services and infrastructure the community needs. These investments include Fire and Emergency Services, snow clearing, road repairs, transit, parks and recreation, water treatment and more.

Like residents, the City is feeling the pinch of additional budget pressures beyond its control. Inflation continues to be high, interest rates are rising and prices for just about everything have gone up. Just as this puts pressure on your household finances, it also puts pressure on the City’s budget as we work to keep spending down while maintaining municipal services.

While these economic pressures are beyond the City’s control, Council will always work hard to focus on the essentials and deliver a budget that meets the needs of the people of Barrie.

Phone Survey - Starting the week of October 16, the City of Barrie is working with Oraclepoll Research to conduct a statistically valid phone survey of residents to gather feedback on key questions related to the 2024 Business Plan & Budget. The survey will take an estimated 5 – 7 minutes to complete and if residents receive a call, they are encouraged to take the time to provide feedback. Results will be shared with Council as part of the 2024 Business Plan & Budget deliberations. All individual responses will be kept confidential, and respondents won’t be asked to give any personal information including payment or banking information.

Want to learn how the City invested your 2023 tax dollars? Barrie homeowners can use the City's Property Tax Calculator to view an estimated breakdown of how their money was used to fund City and partner services.

Interested in learning more? Check out how Barrie taxes compare to other municipalities, learn more about budgeting at the City, or check out City budgets from previous years.