What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Property taxation is the primary way that municipalities raise funds to provide services. In Ontario, property taxation is regulated through the Municipal Act, 2001 and supporting regulations.
In addition to collecting taxes to support municipal services, Augusta Township also collects taxes on behalf of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (rates set by the County) and for the school boards (rates set by the Province).
Here are just some of the things your township taxes pay for:
- Administrative Services (payroll, benefits, computers, internet, office supplies etc.)
- Animal Control (dog catcher, rehoming services, veterinary services etc.)
- Building Permit Review, Issuance, and Inspections
- By-Law Enforcement
- Cemetery Maintenance (closed cemeteries)
- Community Events
- Conservation Authorities (South Nation & Rideau Valley)
- Economic Development (promoting local business, attracting new business)
- Emergency Medical Response
- Emergency Preparedness Programs
- Facility Maintenance & Upkeep (rec centres, office, garage, fire stations etc.)
- Livestock Evaluators
- Fire Protection
- Fire Prevention Programs
- Insurance (for properties, vehicles etc.)
- Library
- Ontario Provincial Police Services
- Planning & Development Services
- Postage (tax bill mail out, Augusta Quarterly etc.)
- Recreation Parks and Activities
- Recycling Program
- Road, Bridge, Culvert Maintenance
- Snow and Ice Removal
- Street Light Installation and Maintenance
- Vehicles & Gas (fire trucks, grader, plows etc.)
- Waste Disposal Control and Site Maintenance
- Weed Control (roadside & township properties)