Residents of Oxford County are feeling the squeeze. Rising costs for groceries, fuel, utilities, and everyday expenses are stretching household budgets. Property taxes are one of the few costs that local councils can control directly, and this year, Stand4Oxford is asking councillors to hold the line with a 0% increase.
This campaign is an expansion of the work we started with KICLEI Oxford. The message is clear: Oxford County budgets should focus on local priorities, not global programs like PCP or ICLEI.
Why This Matters
Holding taxes steady this year is a practical, responsible step that helps families, farmers, and local businesses breathe easier while still maintaining essential services. Oxford County property taxes have risen by 56.36% cumulatively from 2015 to 2025, significantly outpacing the cumulative inflation rate in Canada of 27.84% over the same period. We call on councils to prioritize local needs, find efficiencies in current budgets, and ensure transparency and accountability in spending.
How You Can Support the Campaign
- Reach out to your councillors
Call or write your mayor and councillors to let them know you support a 0% tax increase. Every voice counts. Find their contact information here: https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/your-government/municipal-directory/ - Sign the petition
Show your support by printing and signing the petition. You can download a PDF of the petition below to fill out. Be sure to involve your neighbours and friends — the more signatures we collect, the stronger the message to council. Once completed, mail the pages to:
Stand4Oxford
P.O. Box 1505
Woodstock PO Main
Ontario, Canada
N46 0A7 - Grab a lawn sign
Show your support right at home. Lawn signs are available in Burgessville, Ingersoll, Norwich, Tavistock, Thamesford, Tillsonburg, and Woodstock. Send us a message at Contact with your name, address, and contact info, and a volunteer will reach out to arrange pick-up or delivery. Donations of $5–10 to cover costs are appreciated but not required. - Spread the word
Ask friends, neighbours, and other Oxford County residents to sign the petition as well. You can also download a flyer with talking points at the bottom of this page to share with others.
This campaign is about more than taxes. It is about ensuring our community has a say in local priorities, keeping services strong, and encouraging councils to manage public funds efficiently.
Together, we can send a clear message: Oxford residents want a budget that puts the community first.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for standing with us.
4 responses to “Launching the 0% Property Tax Campaign in Oxford County”
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Now we pay for water..next it was bag tags , and they are going up in price AGAIN. Our pool situation is a disgrace. We seen to get less services and higher taxes. Glad yo take a stand
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Thank you for sharing your perspective — you’ve touched on exactly what so many residents are feeling: higher costs, fewer services, and frustration when priorities don’t line up with what matters to families. That’s why we’re speaking up for accountability and affordability in Oxford. It’s encouraging to know you’re glad to see this stand being taken. Your voice adds strength to the conversation.
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Many people live and work in rural areas to save money. And the steadily rising property taxes puts a lot of extra pressure on families who are already living on razor thin budgets. I am for a 0% tax increase. And will count on Oxford County Council showing fiscal responsibility in every decision to help keep living in Oxford affordable for everyone.
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Thank you for sharing this — you’ve put into words what many families across Oxford are experiencing. Rising costs hit rural residents especially hard, and property taxes shouldn’t add extra strain to already tight budgets.
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