The Town of Yarmouth’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. Each year council approves an operating budget, a capital budget and reserve funds. Council also sets property tax rates for the fiscal year. We report the town’s financial position to council every quarter.

As your municipal government, we manage and invest tax dollars responsibly so the town can deliver services and meet its strategic priorities.

We balance three goals:

• Provide valued services and programs for residents.
• Make strategic investments in community priorities.
• Keep property taxes reasonable.

What the budget includes

• Operating budget — Pays for daily services and programs (for example, parks, public works and recreation). It is funded mainly by property taxes and user fees.
• Capital budget — Pays to build or repair long‑lasting assets (for example, roads, buildings and equipment). It is funded by taxes, town enterprises, development charges, grants and debt.
• Reserve funds — Set aside money for specific needs such as tax stabilization, equipment replacement and sick‑leave costs.

The annual budget covers all town services, including fire, culture, planning, and economic development.

The links below provide PDF summaries of past and current operating and capital budgets.