The County of Renfrew has passed the 2022 budget with a 1.7% increase to the tax rate.
That works out to an property tax increase of $6.56 per $100,000 value of a home.
The average homeowner in Renfrew County with a property assessed at $203,000 will see a tax increase of $13.32 in 2022.
Council has passed a budget that will include investments in projects for social housing, long-term care, more efficient service delivery at the County administration building, as well as rehabilitation and construction of major infrastructure, including roads, bridges and culverts, throughout the municipality.
With a 1.7% increase to the tax rate, County Council was able to ensure that quality services provided by the County of Renfrew continue to be available for Renfrew County residents, including:
- Increased service delivery efficiency through consolidating services at the County Administration Building in Pembroke.
- Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic impact mitigation efforts.
- Continued investment in capital asset renewal in 2022 ($32 million).
- Investments in active transportation via major upgrades to the Algonquin Trail
- Ongoing support to Renfrew County residents through the Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC).
- Continued operation of a Community Paramedic Program to support seniors awaiting placement in long-term care facilities.
- Investing in many community services initiatives, including increased capacity for affordable housing in Renfrew County.
