More than $500 Tax Hike for Homeowners in Mississauga and Brampton as Peel Region Approves 2025 Budget

Homeowners in Mississauga and Brampton are bracing for a $500 increase in property taxes this year following the approval of Peel Region’s 2025 budget.

The Region of Peel has finalized a 5.4% property tax hike, slightly lower than the proposed 5.5%, adding over $300 to the average residential tax bill. This regional increase is compounded by previously approved city-level tax hikes of 3.3% in Mississauga and 2.9% in Brampton, resulting in an additional $194 for Brampton homeowners and $224 for Mississauga residents.

The overall regional tax increase is allocated as follows:

• 1.2% for regionally controlled services.
• 4.1% for Peel Regional Police.
• 0.1% for other agencies.

1. Peel Regional Police
   • 300 new uniformed officers and 65 civilian professionals will be hired.
   • $21.4 million allocated for paramedic services, including ambulance repairs, fleet upgrades, and equipment replacements.
2. Housing Services
   • Over $61 million for the maintenance and repair of Peel Living homes.
3. Infrastructure Investments
   • $1 billion for water services:
     • $615.3 million for wastewater collection replacement and construction.
     • $558.1 million for water main replacement and construction.
     • $169.2 million for expanding Water Resource Recovery Facilities.
4. Transportation and Roads
   • $168.1 million allocated for road construction, intersection improvements, and active transportation initiatives.
   • $56.7 million for road replacement and rehabilitation.
5. Community Funding
   • $4 million increase to community partner funding, addressing the demand for social services and food security programs.

The decision to increase the police budget sparked tensions within the Peel Police Services Board. Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish criticized the 4.1% increase, calling it “a most egregious burden on Mississauga taxpayers.” Parrish resigned from the board in late 2024, citing a need to focus on Mississauga’s priorities.

The tax hikes come as Peel Region aims to address infrastructure needs, population growth, and service demands. However, the increases have sparked concerns about affordability for homeowners already facing rising costs of living.

The approved budget reflects the region’s efforts to balance immediate service needs with long-term infrastructure investments. Residents are advised to review the full details of the 2025 Peel budget to better understand how these changes will impact their communities.