2019 Budget

Budget Overview

Lincoln is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Niagara

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The Town also continues to invest in basic services, as tax impacts over the past 10 years have allowed for sustained services, but no enhancements.

Affordability for our residents and businesses remains a focus in all decision-making:

Lincoln remains the second lowest in property taxes as a % of household income
Lincoln remains the fourth lowest in property taxes + water/wastewater as a % of household income

Overall Tax Levy Scenario

2019 Blended Rate

In addition to the Town of Lincoln's portion (36%) of the tax bill, property taxes pay for the delivery of community programs and services by Niagara Region (51%) and the school boards (13%).

The impact to property taxes is a combination of these three agencies. It is this blended rate that a resident will see on their tax bill. This year’s blended rate is 3.70%.

While Lincoln’s levy % is higher, it is only 1/3 of the property tax bill impact. Lincoln’s overall tax bill dollar portion (what you actually pay) is less than Niagara Region’s dollar portion, which is 1/2 of your tax bill.

Table - Impact on Total Tax Bill per $100,000 of Residential Assessment

Agency	Share of Tax Bill	2018 Taxes	2019 Increase	2019 Taxes
Town of Lincoln	36.52%	426.36	7.29%	457.43
Niagara Region	47.01%	567.08	3.83%	588.80
Region Waste Service	3.61%	44.26	2.10%	45.19
Education*	12.86%	170.00	-5.29%	161.00
Total	100%	1,207.70	----------	1,252.42