Six ways the city of Ottawa's 2023 budget will affect your wallet
The $5 billion city of Ottawa budget will increase property taxes and several fees across the city this year.
City staff tabled the budget with a 2.5 per cent property tax hike on Wednesday, which will cost the average urban taxpayer an extra $104 in 2023.
The budget will freeze transit fares this year and reduce youth recreation fees by 10 per cent, but it will increase the costs for several things.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at six ways the 2023 city of Ottawa budget will cost you more this year.
Water rates
You will be paying more to turn on the taps this year.
The 2023 city of Ottawa budget includes a 4.2 per cent increase in water, wastewater and stormwater rates. The average urban homeowner will pay an extra $38 in 2023 on their water bill.
Urban residents pay water, wastewater and stormwater fees, while rural residents who are not connected to the water system only pay stormwater fees.
Rural residents who are not connected to the water system will pay an extra $10 in 2023.
Garbage collection fees
Ottawa residents are facing a 10 per cent hike in garbage collection fees.
The 2023 city of Ottawa budget will increase solid waste fees for a single-family household $12 this year to $130.
Multi-residential household solid waste rates will increase $6 to $83.50.
Residential parking permits
Drivers will be paying more to park on city streets this year.
The 2023 budget proposes a 2.3 per cent to 3 per cent increase for on-street parking permits.
An annual parking permit will increase $18 to $733, while a winter parking permit (December to March) will increase $4 to $159.
A residential visitor parking permit per week over the summer will increase $0.25 to $8.50, while a residential visitor parking permit per week in the winter will increase $1 to $39.75.
There will be no increase in parking rates for on-street parking metres and at off-street parking lots owned by the city of Ottawa.
Rental fees
The cost to rent arenas, sports fields and theatres will increase across the city of Ottawa in 2023.
Arena rentals will increase 2.6 per cent to $323.79 for adults, $194.09 for minors and $150.99 for non-prime time ice.
The cost to rent sports fields, ball diamonds and artificial turf fields will increase 2 per cent this year.
City of Ottawa recreation fees
While the 2023 budget includes a 10 per cent reduction in youth recreation fees, the cost for some memberships and program registrations will increase in 2023.
The budget proposes a 2 per cent increase in program membership costs, while program registration costs will increase up to 2 per cent this year.
Memberships
- Aquafitness – up 2 per cent to $52.58-$857.08
- Fitness – up 2 per cent to $24.14-$958.39
- Museum – 2 per cent increase to $37.44
- Seniors Centres – up 2 per cent to $21.22-$26.64
- Swim – 2 per cent increase to $23.47-$617.19
- Skating – up 2 per cent to $10.83 - $322.25
Program Registrations (Hourly)
- Aquatics Learn to Swim – 2 per cent increase to $5.13-$31.19
- Day Camps – 2 per cent increase to $1.84-$17.39
- Museum Program – 2 per cent increase to $4.51-$54.39
- Skating – Learn to Skate – 2 per cent increase to $13.14-$28.44
- Performing Arts – 2.1 per cent increase to $4.47-$29.11
Saying 'I Do'
It will cost you more to get married in the city of Ottawa in 2023.
The 2023 budget proposes a 2 per cent increase in the cost of marriage licenses, to $178.43.
If you want to get married in a civil marriage at city hall, it will cost you two per cent more. A Civil Marriage Monday to Friday during business hours will cost $156.06, up from $153 in 2022.
Civil marriages on Friday evening or Saturday afternoon will cost $234.09, up from $229.50.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
From outer space? Sask. farmers baffled after discovering strange wreckage in field
A family of fifth generation farmers from Ituna, Sask. are trying to find answers after discovering several strange objects lying on their land.
Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77: National Post
The National Post is reporting that Rex Murphy, the pundit and columnist who hosted a national call-in radio show for decades, has died.
Pearson gold heist suspect arrested after flying into Toronto from India
Another suspect is in custody in connection with the gold heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport last year, police say.
Millions of cyberattacks per hour as B.C. government investigates multiple breaches
Careful attention to government statements and legislation is required to get a handle on the level of risk British Columbians’ information is under, as investigators probe multiple breaches under a continued barrage of attacks.
Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law, refuses to pay
A southwestern Ontario woman has received an $8,400 bill from a hospital in Windsor, Ont., after she refused to put her mother in a nursing home she hated -- and she says she has no intention of paying it.
Debate on abortion rights erupts on Parliament Hill, Poilievre vows he won't legislate
A Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre would not legislate on, nor use the notwithstanding clause, on abortion, his office says, as anti-abortion protesters gather on Parliament Hill.
Justin and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together
Hailey and Justin Bieber are going to be parents. The couple announced the news on Thursday on Instagram, both sharing a video that showcases Hailey Bieber's growing belly.
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
New 'Lord of the Rings' film coming in 2026
The Oscar-winning team behind the nearly US$6 billion blockbuster 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies is reuniting to produce two new films.