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The City undertakes an annual budget process to create budgets that support City operations and deliver the programs and services required to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in our community.

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Interested in a career with the City of Hamilton? Review the available postings and apply. Positions are posted weekly.

Recreation Schedules

Find registration options for swim lessons, fitness classes, leisure activities and more.

Property Taxes

Learn about your property tax, how it is calculated, billed & payment options available. Tax bills are mailed twice per year with installments due on the last working day of February, April, June & September.

HSR Transit

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Waste Collection Calendars

When is your next curbside collection day? Search by address to confirm your waste collection day and what materials are being collected.

Pay Tickets, Fines or Penalties

Got a parking ticket? Learn about the tickets, fines & penalties in Hamilton and the process for paying.

Older Adults 55+ Services

The City offers a variety of programs and resources for adults ages 55 years and older living in Hamilton.

Public Delegations - request to speak before a committee of council

Get involved in the 2026 Budget Process

Public Delegation Opportunity

The City of Hamilton’s 2026 budget process is underway

Public input gathered during the fall engagement period is now helping shape the development of the tax budget, in alignment with the Mayor’s Directive. Staff are preparing budget proposals for Council’s review, and key decisions will be made in the coming months.

The first public delegation opportunity is scheduled for the Monday, November 17 at 3pm. Community members can speak to priorities in advance of staff presenting the 2026 Water Budget and Tax Budget.

Requests to appear virtually or in person, as well as written submissions will be accepted up to:

12 Noon on Friday, November 14, 2025

Video submissions must be received no later than:

12 Noon on Thursday, November 13, 2025

Register to attend a public delegation

hamilton.ca/2026Budget

City Council

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City Dashboard

Learn about the services we provide, and the City's strategic priorities through key demographic & performance indicators.

mosaic of people of different ages, genders, ethnicity

Public Consultation

Consistent feedback from the public helps the City to shape its key policies, programs and processes.

Nov 12, 2025

UPDATE: The Immunization School Pupils Act (ISPA) – Screening and Suspension

Starting in mid-November, Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) will begin our work enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for the 2025-2026 school year, including the annual vaccine record screening and suspension process. HPHS will be sending screening letters to all students who

Nov 07, 2025

City of Hamilton continues the 2026 Budget Process: Investing in Our Future

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton continues its work on the 2026 budget, with a focus on affordability and ongoing investment in the critical services residents depend on. The annual budget puts affordability first and outlines how tax dollars are invested in priorities and essential services like

Nov 06, 2025

Public Meeting for City Initiated Official Plan Amendments

Notice of Public Meeting of the Planning Committee for City Initiated Official Plan Amendments Have your say You are invited to attend and participate in the Public Meeting before a decision is made on the City Initiated Official Plan Amendments. Friday, November 14, 2025 (Meeting starts at 9:30 am)

Nov 06, 2025

Intention to Designate 30 South St W, Dundas (Osler House)

The City of Hamilton intends to designate 30 South Street West, Dundas, under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as being a property of cultural heritage value. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The property located at 30 South Street West, Dundas, known as the Osler House, is

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Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch

Louis Riel Day

November 15, 2025, 10:00am - 02:00pm

Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Route

Hamilton Santa Claus Parade

November 15, 2025, 02:00pm

Glanbrook Arena

Binbrook/Trinity/White Church Road Intersection Improvements Public Information Session

November 18, 2025, 06:00 - 08:00pm

Railway Tracks across from Gage Park

CPKC Holiday Train

November 20, 2025, 07:45 - 08:40pm

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Land Acknowledgement

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.

Learn more about Indigenous Relations