Budget Intelligence
Municipal finance, spending efficiency & peer benchmarking — City of Brampton
Operating Budget
$1.4B
+5.8%vs 2024
Budget Utilization
67.4%
On targetQ3 benchmark
DC Revenue Gap
-$145M
Bill 23 impactvs projected
Per Capita Cost
$1,640
+4.2%below peer avg
Budget vs. Actual by Department
2025-26 Operating — $M
Revenue Sources
2025-26 — $1.4B Total
Property Tax
Development Charges
User Fees
Provincial/Federal Grants
Investment Income
Other
Development Charges Revenue — Bill 23 Impact
Projected vs Actual DC Revenue ($M) — gap widening since 2023
Bill 23 Impact: $342M cumulative revenue shortfall (2023–2032 forecast). Lost $25M provincial funding for missing 2025 housing targets.
Service Level Benchmarking
Brampton vs Peer Municipalities (index: 0–100)
Peer City Comparison
Key financial metrics — 2025
| Metric | Brampton | Mississauga | Markham | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Spending | $1,640 | $1,890 | $1,520 | $2,100 |
| Tax Rate (Res.) | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.72 | 1.26 |
| Transit $/Rider | 4.2 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Infra Investment % | 22 | 25 | 20 | 18 |