About Owen Sound

Protected by the Niagara Escarpment, Owen Sound is a beautiful, green city home to cultural riches. With a population of 22,000 residents, the City of Owen Sound continues to be the urban heart of Grey County and a welcoming community to raise a family, start a business, or just enjoy an unrivalled quality of life.

75% of residents are satisfied with the services delivered by the City of Owen Sound.

2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

The purpose of this Budget Book is to help Council, citizens and other stakeholders understand the City’s Budget.

The City’s revenues and other sources of funds are allocated to programs, services, infrastructure building and maintenance, and reserves that help ensure our longterm financial sustainability. The Operating Budget supports the Capital Budget and ensures the City’s core service provision and customer service are of the highest priority and quality.

To help maintain transparency and accountability in regard to the City of Owen Sound’s annual budget, detailed budget reports, financial statements, tax rates, financial information returns and more can be found on our website at: OWENSOUND.CA/BUDGET or OWENSOUND.CA/TAX