The Lambton County Council finalized its 2026 Tax Policy on March 4, 2026, to set property tax rules for residents in Sarnia, Ontario. This decision follows the approval of the 2026 County Budget on February 4, 2026, which included a 3.72 per cent increase to the total amount collected from taxpayers to fund local services.
Most of the rules for how different properties are taxed will stay the same for the current year. However, the council did approve specific lower tax rates for apartment buildings, which were set at 1.950000, and for landfill sites, which were reduced to 25.000000.
Council also moved forward with a housing project at 718 Cathcart Boulevard in Sarnia. This facility will provide rent-geared-to-income housing to help make living costs more manageable for local residents who need support.
The meeting included a presentation by consultant Gary Eagleson regarding the impact of losing local high-quality farmland to development. Local resident Rod Catford also attended to share concerns about how winter road maintenance is being handled on streets throughout the community.
