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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Virtual Community Budget Hearings

In early April, the City of Phoenix hosted 11 Virtual Community Budget Hearings to gather feedback on the proposed FY22-23 Trial Budget. Community feedback is a vital part of the budget process and has been considered in the development of the City Manager's Budget. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the FY22-23 Budget at the May 17 City Council meeting. Visit the Budget Hearing site for more information.

2022-23 Budget Process

2022-27 Five Year General Fund Forecast (PDF)
2022-23 City Manager's Trial Budget Report (PDF)
2022-27 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PDF)
2022-23 City Manager's Proposed Budget (PDF)

2021-22 Adopted Budget

Phoenix City Charter requires a balanced budget each year. The final 2021-22 balanced budget was approved by City Council on June 16 and the Property Tax Adoption was approved July 1.

2021-22 City Council Budget Decision (PDF)
2021-26 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PDF)
2021-26 General Fund Five Year Forecast (PDF)

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

Budget Calendar

Budget Adoption: 2022-23 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4248

Budget Adoption: 2022-23 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. or via WebEx

6/1/2022 9:30:00 PM

6/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

2022-23 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . For more information about Council meetings, visit the About City Council Meetings webpage . 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: 2022-23 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4250

Budget Adoption: 2022-23 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. or via WebEx

6/15/2022 9:30:00 PM

6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

2022-23 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption. For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . For more information about Council meetings, visit the About City Council Meetings webpage . 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: 2022-23 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4262

Budget Adoption: 2022-23 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. or via WebEx

7/1/2022 5:00:00 PM

7/1/2022 7:00:00 PM

2022-23 Property Tax Levy 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 2021-22 adopted budget in both English and Spanish and gives residents an opportunity to try their hand at balancing the City's $1.6 billion General Fund operating budget. It 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 2022-23 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 2021-22 (PDF)
Detail Budget Book 2021-22 (PDF)
Capital Improvement Program 2021-26 (PDF)
Inventory of Programs 2021-22 (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.