Austin 2026-2027 Budget
Austin 2026-2027 Budget
Budget Overview
City Budget Overview
The Budget Development Process
The City of Austin is committed to an inclusive and transparent budget development process that utilizes resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure budget priorities are being met. Each year, the City prepares a Budget that balances community priorities, operational needs, legal mandates, and available revenue. The process includes financial forecasting, departmental proposals, community engagement, and review by the City Manager before a proposed budget is presented to City Council.
Community Input Matters
Feedback from residents helps highlight service needs, priorities, and opportunities across Austin. Input gathered through community conversations, surveys, Boards & Commissions, and other engagement tools is reviewed alongside financial and operational data to help guide City leadership in the budget development process.
FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption Timeline
To sign up to speak at one of the City Council budget meetings, you must register in advance with the City Clerk's Office. Click here for information on registeringHigh-Performing by phone, in person, or online.
We want to hear from you!
Austin Budget Survey: Share Your Input
The City of Austin invited community members to share their budget priorities for the upcoming year through a citywide survey. The survey results will be shared with City leadership, along with the City's FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, to help guide decisions on the final approved budget.