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 The Budget & Research Department is committed to maintaining a       fiscally sound and sustainable budget that reflects City Council  ​  and community priorities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​

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Community Budget  Hearings

​In early April 2025, the City of Phoenix will ​host 12 Community Budget Hearings​ to gather feedback on the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Trial Budget. ​Community Feedback is a vital part of the budget process and all residents comments on the proposed budget will be provided to the City Council so it can be considered ahead of final decision making.​ 

For additional information on the upcoming Community Budget Hearings, please the Community Budget Hearing page​ or here.​

2025-2​​6 Budget Process

2025-26 General Fund Status & Multi-Year Forecast​ (PDF)​
​​​60-Day Notice of Proposed Increase in Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) and Use Tax Rates & Additional Information (PDF)

Community Budget Information Sessions:

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:00 pm: Maryvale Community Center (Auditorium); 4420 N. 51st Avenue - Watch​​

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 6:00 pm: Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center (Multipurpose Room); 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road - Watch​

Monday, February 3, 2025, 6:00 pm: South Mountain Community Library; 7050 S. 24th Street - Watch​

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:00 pm: Burton Barr Central Library (Pulliam Auditorium); 1221 N. Central Avenue - Watch​​

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:00 pm: Paradise Valley Community Center (Multipurpose Room); 17402 N. 40th Street - Watch​

2025​​​​​-26 City Manager's Trial Budget Packet (PDF) 2025-30 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PDF)2024-25 City Manager's Proposed Budget​  (PDF)​​2024-25 City Council Budget Decision (PDF)​​


On November 7, 2023 Phoenix voters passed the City Council approved $500 million General Obligation (GO) Bond Program. GO Bond programs help to fund critical infrastructure and rehabilitation needs of City facilities such as parks, libraries, fire and police stations, affordable housing, streets and storm drains. Approved projects will be prioritized and allocated over the five-year period of 2024-25 to 2028-29 and included in the annual Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presented to City Council each spring. Learn more about the GO Bond Program by visiting ​​the Projects & Reports page​. Visit the 2023 GO Bond Program site for more information.​​

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​Budget Calendar

 

 

Community-wide-Virtual/In-Person Community Budget Hearinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/5798Community-wide-Virtual/In-Person Community Budget HearingCity Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson Street4/2/2025 1:00:00 AM4/2/2025 2:30:00 AMGP0|#b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5;L0|#0b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5|Budget ＆ Research;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ The City of Phoenix will host several Community Budget Hearings to hear from the public about the 2025-26 City Manager's Trial Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to provide comment on the proposed budget. This public discussion is among the reasons the city's budget so closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year. For more information, please visit https//phoenix.gov/budget/hearings ​ Meeting end time is estimated.​ No
District 4 Community Budget Hearinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/5799District 4 Community Budget HearingSteele Indian School Park, Memorial Hall - 300 E. Indian School Road4/3/2025 1:00:00 AM4/3/2025 2:30:00 AMGP0|#b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5;L0|#0b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5|Budget ＆ Research;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ The City of Phoenix will host several Community Budget Hearings to hear from the public about the 2025-26 City Manager's Trial Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to provide comment on the proposed budget. This public discussion is among the reasons the city's budget so closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year. For more information, please visit https//phoenix.gov/budget/hearings ​ Meeting end time is estimated.​ No
Community Budget Hearing - Spanish Language (English Interpretation Available)https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/5800Community Budget Hearing - Spanish Language (English Interpretation Available)South Mountain Community Center, Century Room - 212 E. Alta Vista Road4/4/2025 1:00:00 AM4/4/2025 2:30:00 AMGP0|#b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5;L0|#0b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5|Budget ＆ Research;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ T he City of Phoenix will host several Community Budget Hearings to hear from the public about the 2025-26 City Manager's Trial Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to provide comment on the proposed budget. This public discussion is among the reasons the city's budget so closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year. For more information, please visit https//phoenix.gov/budget/hearings ​ Meeting end time is estimated.​ No
District 1 Community Budget Hearinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/5802District 1 Community Budget HearingDoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, Terrace Room -10220 N. Metro Pkwy E4/4/2025 3:00:00 PM4/4/2025 4:30:00 PMGP0|#b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5;L0|#0b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5|Budget ＆ Research;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​The City of Phoenix will host several Community Budget Hearings to hear from the public about the 2025-26 City Manager's Trial Budget. The public is invited to attend these in-person hearings to provide comment on the proposed budget. This public discussion is among the reasons the city's budget so closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year. For more information, please visit https//phoenix.gov/budget/hearings ​ Meeting end time is estimated. No
Community-wide-Bilingual/Virtual/In-Person Community Budget Hearinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/5803Community-wide-Bilingual/Virtual/In-Person Community Budget HearingCity Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson Street4/5/2025 5:30:00 PM4/5/2025 7:00:00 PMGP0|#b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5;L0|#0b8191dab-1b37-4552-a2cc-bb0cb05f34f5|Budget ＆ Research;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ The City of Phoenix will host several Community Budget Hearings to hear from the public about the 2025-26 City Manager's Trial Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to provide comment on the proposed budget. This public discussion is among the reasons the city's budget so closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year. For more information, please visit https//phoenix.gov/budget/hearings ​ Meeting end time is estimated.​ No

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FundPHX digital ad​FundPHX is an online tool designed to educate and engage the public in the City's annual budget process. The tool is available with the 2024-25 adopted budget in both English and Spanish and gives residents the opportunity to provide feedback and share community priorities with staff. Information collected in the tool from residents will be shared regularly with City Council. ​

Priorities

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  • Maintain high bond ratings
  • Prioritize funding plans for critical infrastructure
  • Provide accurate and reliable forecasting
  • Maintain a transparent financial environment

Goals

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  • Expand community engagement effort to involve and educate the public on the budget process.  
  • Continue to improve economic forecasting by consulting with UofA which coordinates the State Forecasting Project.

Budget Timeline

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August-February: Revenue and expenditure estimates are updated.

March: City Manager's Proposed Trial Budget and Preliminary Capital Improvement Program presented to Council.

April: Public budget hearings are held and input is provided to Council.

May: City Manager's Budget presented and Council provides policy guidance.

June: Tentative and Final budgets are presented to Council and the 5-year Capital Improvement Program is adopted.

July: Council adopts the property tax rates and property tax levies specified in the budget. ​​​​​​

Budget Ordinances, Summary Schedules & State Forms

Estimate of Revenue & Expenses (State Forms)

Budget Guide

Learn how City operations are funded and how tax dolla​​rs are spent. Explore all the City programs and services.     ​

Community Budget Guide (English PDF)Community Budget Guide (Spanish PDF)Citywide Inventory of Program​s (PDF)​

Related Information

Current Reve​​​​nue​ ​Rep​​ort (PDF)​​​​​​​ Budget LibraryFinancial Excellence Strategic PlanPension Funding Policies​

Additional Resources

City Council Mee​tings Finance Budget and Research Glossary​ Phoenix Checkbook Public Record Req​uests​​​


​​For ADA/Accessibility concerns or questions, please contact the City of Phoenix ADA/504 Coordinator for more assistance.

Budget and Research Department Statement of Commitment for the equal treatment of our customers as it relates to the ADA in English​and Spanish​.

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Water/Sewer/City Services Bill 602-262-6251

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Budget Awards

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