2022 budget
For the average household in Kitchener, the approved rate increases for 2022 are in the chart below.
| Budget | Approved rate increase | Annual impact on homeowners |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes | 1.99% | $23 |
| Stormwater utility | 6.00% | $12 |
| Gas utility | 1.60% | $8 |
| Water utility | 2.20% | $26 |
| Sanitary sewer utility | 10.40% | $74 |
| Total impact | $143 |
These yearly cost estimates are based on a bungalow with an assessed average of $326,000, our current average.
Budget documents
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.