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Budget and Research Department

Phoenix City Hall

Financial Excellence

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

Annual Budget Process
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Priorities

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

Goals

  • 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

  • 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. ​​​​​​
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General Obligation Bond Program

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. 

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Important Budget Information

Additional Resources

  • Phoenix City Council Meetings

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  • Finance

    The Finance Department offers accounting and financial reports, procurement, treasury, risk, inventory management, tax and licensing, and real estate services.

  • Glossary

    Explore Phoenix's budget glossary for clear definitions of financial terms, enhancing your understanding of City budget documents and reports.

  • Phoenix Checkbook

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  • Public Records Request

    Discover how to access City of Phoenix public records from across the City's departments and functions.

Accessibility Resources

​​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​.

 

Contact the Budget and Research Department

200 W. Washington St., 14th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: 602-262-4800
TTY: Use 7-1-1
Email: budget.research@phoenix.gov

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