Ontario Increases Municipal Funding for Windsor through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
February 11, 2026
WINDSOR—As part of the provincial government’s plan to protect Ontario and provide historic financial support for municipalities, the province is increasing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $50 million, bringing total funding to $600 million in 2026.
As a result of this increase, the City of Windsor will receive $25,333,900 through the OMPF in 2026 — an increase of $947,900 compared to 2025. This funding will help support essential local services that Windsor residents rely on every day, including public transit, libraries, emergency services, and road maintenance.
“Windsor is receiving $25.3 million through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund in 2026 — nearly $1 million more than last year — giving the city a stronger foundation to plan smartly and keep up with a growing community,” said Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor—Tecumseh. “This investment helps deliver what residents expect every day: safer roads, reliable transit, strong emergency services, and well‑supported community spaces.”
Windsor City Council recently unanimously approved a 2026 municipal budget that keeps affordability top of mind while investing in the largest 10-year capital budget and the largest local road rehabilitation and repair program in the City’s history. In 2026, the City of Windsor will spend over $317 million in capital investments including $163.8 million for roads; $60 million for sewers; $29.2 million for community services like parks, recreation, facilities and culture); and $5.4 million for public transit; and more. OMPF funding will support projects and services across all areas, providing a continued focus on investment, growth and sustainability.
“In the City of Windsor, we are Investing Responsibly, empowering progress, strategically bolstering and streamlining services, building a stronger city for the future, and ensuring that Windsor remains one of the most affordable and important communities in Ontario,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “This significant investing from the province, through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, sends a strong signal that the provincial government remains our strong partner, standing in lockstep with the City to leverage this time of growth and development. Thank you to the Ontario Government, Premier Ford, Minister Thompson, and MPP Dowie for the continued investments and for working to Protect Ontario through its vital programs and supports.”
The OMPF supports 388 small, northern, and rural municipalities, as well as communities with a limited property tax base, by providing stable and predictable funding to help address local priorities.
“Today’s announcement shows our government’s continued commitment to protecting and supporting rural and northern municipalities in Ontario. The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund plays an essential role in creating safe and strong rural communities across the province,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs. “Through the OMPF, our government is helping to ensure that rural and remote northern communities will receive the funds necessary to address local priorities that will allow them to thrive and grow.”
The OMPF is the province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. After consultation earlier this year, the additional $50 million enhancement builds on the significant increases in support that the government is providing and represents a combined 20 per cent increase over the last two years.
The government’s $50 million increase to the OMPF in 2026 will be spread across all four core grant components to support small, northern and rural municipalities, as well as those with a limited property tax base.
QUICK FACTS
- The OMPF is a formula-based program that incorporates annual data updates to ensure the program is responsive to changing municipal circumstances.
- The province is working with municipalities to support building more homes for people and families. Ontario is investing an additional $1.6 billion through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) nearly doubling the total investment to $4 billion.
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