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.

We want to hear from you!

Austin Budget Survey: Share Your Input

The City of Austin is inviting 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.