Research & Budget Department

Financial Excellence. The Budget & Research Department is committed to maintaining a fiscally sound and sustainable financial plan and budget that reflects community values and resident priorities.

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2021-22 City of Phoenix Budget Process

From April 2-20, 2021 a series of Virtual Community Budget Hearings will take place. Learn how you can watch, listen, speak, or participate.

2020-21 City of Phoenix Adopted Budget

Phoenix City Charter requires a balanced budget each year. The final balanced budget was approved by City Council June 17, 2021. The Property Tax Adoption was approved by Council July 1, 2021. View the Final Budget Adoption Forms.

City Manager's Final Budget Adoption 2020-21 (PDF)
Capital Improvement Program 2020-25 (PDF)

General Budget Comments & Questions Form
City Council Meeting Participation
Find My Council District

Budget Calendar

City Manager's Trial Budget and Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Presentation

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3838

City Manager's Trial Budget and Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Presentation

Phoenix Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

3/16/2021 9:30:00 PM

3/17/2021 12:00:00 AM

The City Manager is scheduled to present the 2021-22 City Manager's Trial Budget for Phoenix City Council consideration. The Preliminary 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will also be presented. For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . Visit the About City Council Meetings webpage for more information. Agendas will be available at the City Council Meeting and Packet Information webpage at least 24 hours before the meeting. Meetings are also aired live on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at phoenix.gov/phxtv . *** End times are approximate. ***

2021-22 VIrtual Budget Hearings - Schedule Coming Soon

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3839

2021-22 VIrtual Budget Hearings - Schedule Coming Soon

Electronically, via a video conferencing platform

4/2/2021 12:30:00 AM

4/21/2021 12:30:00 AM

The 2021-22 VIrtual Budget Hearings - Schedule Coming Soon. Residents are invited to attend the virtual community budget hearings held in April (schedule coming soon) on the City Manager’s 2021-22 Trial Budget. At the hearings, residents will have an opportunity to hear about the 2021-22 City Manager's Trial Budget and provide comments. Phoenix City Council members and city staff will be available to answer questions. For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's webpage at www.phoenix.gov/budget . For questions or comments on the Trial Budget, to request alternative formats of the 2021-22 City Manager's Trial budget, or to request reasonable accommodations, please complete the online form , email budget.research@phoenix.gov or call 602-262-4800, TTY please use 7 - 1 - 1.

City Manager’s 2021-22 Proposed Budget

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3854

City Manager’s 2021-22 Proposed Budget

Phoenix Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

5/4/2021 9:30:00 PM

5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM

City Manager’s 2021-22 Proposed Budget For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . Visit the About City Council Meetings webpage for more information. Agendas will be available at the City Council Meeting and Packet Information webpage at least 24 hours before the meeting. Meetings are also aired live on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at phoenix.gov/phxtv . *** End times are approximate. ***

Council Decision on the 2021-22 Budget

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3855

Council Decision on the 2021-22 Budget

Phoenix Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

5/18/2021 9:30:00 PM

5/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

The Council Decision on the 2021-22 Trial Budget is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on May 18, 2021. For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . Visit the About City Council Meetings webpage for more information. Agendas will be available at the City Council Meeting and Packet Information webpage at least 24 hours before the meeting. Meetings are also aired live on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at phoenix.gov/phxtv . *** End times are approximate. ***

Budget Adoption: 2021-22 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3856

Budget Adoption: 2021-22 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

Phoenix Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

6/2/2021 9:30:00 PM

6/3/2021 12:00:00 AM

2021-22 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . Visit the About City Council Meetings webpage for more information. Agendas will be available at the City Council Meeting and Packet Information webpage at least 24 hours before the meeting. Meetings are also aired live on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at phoenix.gov/phxtv . *** End times are approximate. ***

FundPHX digital ad

FundPHX is an online tool that was launched in January 2020 designed to educate and engage the public in the City's annual budget process. The tool is available with the 2020-21 adopted budget in both English and Spanish and gives residents an opportunity to try their hand at balancing the City's $1.4 billion General Fund operating budget. It will also allow residents to provide feedback on current funding levels and share community priorities with staff. Information collected in the tool from residents will be shared regularly with City Council so it can help guide development of the 2021-22 operating budget.

Use the Playlist menu (upper left corner of video) to watch a specific Budget Hearing video.

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Current Budget Books & Reports

Summary Budget Book 2020-21 (PDF)
Detail Budget Book 2020-21 (PDF)
Capital Improvement Program 2020-25 (PDF)
Inventory of Programs 2020-21 (PDF)
Visit the Budget Library for all Budget-related documents

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.