Discover how Richmond Hill allocates resources with its annual budget.
Get insights into municipal spending, priorities, and financial planning that shape city services, infrastructure, and community initiatives.
About Richmond Hill's Budget
Richmond Hill's annual budget is made up of the following: the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, which includes Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budget. Learn more about how tax dollars are spent on the My City at Work page.
Developing the 2026 Budget
It will include the operating budget to support the City’s day-to-day services and the capital budget to maintain and build new infrastructure.
More details: 2026 draft Budget Book
Please contact us to view the book in alternative formats.
Council Expenses
Richmond Hill is committed to being transparent and accountable. Our Member of Council Expense Policy and Member of Council Expense Policy Procedure documents outline how Council expenses are managed.
The City publishes Members' of Council year-to-date expenditure details on a quarterly basis.
View reports: Council and Event Expenses