Budget

• The operating budget covers the Township's regular services and programs such as garbage and recycling, road maintenance, parks and programs.
• The capital budget allocates funds for investments in capital assets and infrastructure like buildings and fleet.
• Reserves are funds set aside to manage unanticipated expenses and for long-term projects.

It is South Frontenac's goal to provide a balance of services that improve the quality of life for our residents, while also ensuring we have the organizational capacity to deliver cost-effective services in a changing world.

2026 Budget 

Following the conclusion of the 2026 Budget meeting on January 22, 2026, the Budget has been deemed adopted. The approved budget represents a 3.52% increase in the average taxpayer impact on the Township levy. Your full tax bill is a combination of the Township levy, the County rate and the education rate (set by the Province). The full approved budget can be viewed from within the 'Documents' section on the EngageFrontenac project page.

Highlights:

Total budget expenditures: $56,380,789

Operating budget: $30,967,627

Capital budget: $25,413,162

Average taxes (Township share) for average property assessment of $278,126: $1,906.26

Represents: Annual increase of $64.80 (compared to 2025).

View the 2026 Roads and Construction Projects approved within the 2026 Budget.