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2026 Budget Priorities Survey

Getting to Know You

We’re interested in learning more about you. Your responses will help us understand the diverse community perspectives contributing to this year’s budget planning.

Privacy: The information collected will only be used for the purposes of planning for the District of Muskoka’s 2026 Budget. If at any time you do not wish to continue, you are under no obligation to participate. Participation in this survey is voluntary. Information gathered as part of this survey process is done so under the authority of Section 28 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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Please select which Town / Township you live in / own property in: (Select all that apply)

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Which one of the following options best describes the connection you have to your Town/Township? (Select all that apply)

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Your Priorities

The District of Muskoka provides a wide range of programs and services to support residents. The following questions are about services that are funded through the District tax dollars and delivered by the District.

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In 2026, do you think that the following District services should be enhanced, maintained or reduced? Please select one option for each category listed below.   

Definitions:  Enhanced (increase service level or funding), Maintained (same amount of service level or funding), Reduced (decrease service level or funding)

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1 - Roads and Transportation
2 - Waste Management
3 - Community Transportation
4 - Child Care and EarlyON
5 - Housing and Homelessness Services
6 - Long-Term Care
7 - Paramedic Services and Community Paramedicine
8 - Community Services and Supports – support for vulnerable populations
9 - Water and Wastewater
10 - Environment and Climate Change Initiatives
11 - Planning and Development
12 - Muskoka Airport
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Properties across Ontario have not been assessed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) since 2016. Property taxes in Ontario are based on MPAC's assessed values. According to MPAC, the average non-waterfront residential home in Muskoka had an assessed value of less than $300,000 in 2024. 

In 2025, for each $100,000 in assessed residential property value, the District of Muskoka's portion of your municipal taxes was $635 if your property has access to municipal water and wastewater services and $339 if your property does not. In addition to the District of Muskoka portion, each Town/Township collects taxes to support their approved budget as well as taxes related to the delivery of public education (school boards).

How would you evaluate the effectiveness of these tax dollars in contributing to the quality of District municipal services you receive (roads, bridges, paramedic services, water treatment, long-term care, police services (OPP), licensed childcare, seniors support services, community and affordable housing) ?

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As we continue to plan for the future of Muskoka, understanding your priorities helps us focus our efforts where they are most needed.

 What do you think are the top three (3) priorities for Muskoka right now?  Please select up to three options

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The District is committed to keeping our community well-informed about the Budget.

We regularly discuss budget matters at monthly Committee and Council meetings, and all relevant documents are available on our website, partnered with news, and updates on our social media channels – all in an effort to keep you updated. 

How would you prefer to stay updated about the District of Muskoka’s budget process? (Select all that apply) 

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Would you rate this survey in capturing your opinions about the District of Muskoka’s budget process?

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