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.

2023-24 Budget Process

In April, the City of Phoenix hosted 12 Community Budget Hearings to gather feedback on the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 City budget. Residents also provided feedback using the interactive FundPHX tool and by contacting the Budget & Research Department directly. All resident comments on the proposed budget were provided to the City Council routinely so it could be considered ahead of final decision making. The City Council approved the FY 2023-24 City Manager’s Proposed budget at their May 16th meeting. Information on Formal City Council meeting dates for legal adoption of the FY 2023-24 City budget can be found by visiting the Budget Calendar.

2023-24 City Manager's Trial Budget Packet (PDF)2023-28 Five Year General Fund Forecast (PDF)2023-28 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PDF)2023-24 City Manager's Proposed Budget (PDF)
2023-24 City Council Budget Decision (PDF)

2022-23 Adopted Budget

Phoenix City Charter requires a balanced budget each year. The final 2022-23 balanced budget was approved by City Council on June 15 and the 2022-23 property tax levy was approved July 1.

2022-23 City Council Budget Decision (PDF) 2022-27 Five Year General Fund Forecast (PDF)
2022-27 Capital Improvement Program (PDF)

On June 7, 2022, the Mayor and City Council approved moving forward with a proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond program of $500 million. 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. The City Council appointed a citizen's GO Bond Committee on June 1, 2022 to evaluate and prioritize proposed projects, and develop a GO Bond Program recommendation. The committee concluded their work on November 14, 2022. The GO Bond Program recommendations were presented to and approved by the City Council on December 13, 2022. Voters will decide during a Special Election in November 2023 whether or not to adopt the GO Bond Program. Learn more about the proposed GO Bond Program by visiting the Projects & Reports page. Visit the 2023 GO Bond Program site for more information.

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

Budget Calendar

Budget Adoption: 2023-24 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4671

Budget Adoption: 2023-24 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

Council Chambers, 200. W Jefferson St.

5/31/2023 9:30:00 PM

6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

2023-24 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption For more information, please visit the B udget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/budget . For more information about Council mee tings, 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: 2023-24 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4672

Budget Adoption: 2023-24 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

Council Chambers, 200. W Jefferson St.

6/14/2023 9:30:00 PM

6/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

2023-24 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption. For more information, please visit the B udget 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: 2023-24 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/4673

Budget Adoption: 2023-24 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

Council Chambers, 200. W Jefferson St.

7/3/2023 5:00:00 PM

7/3/2023 7:00:00 PM

2023-24 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption. For more information, please visit the Budget and Research Department's website at www.phoenix.gov/b udget . Visit the About City Council Meetings web page for more information. Agendas will be available at the City Council M eeting 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 ar e approximate. ***

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. In November, the tool will be available with the 2023-24 adopted budget in both English and Spanish, giving residents an opportunity to try their hand at balancing the City's General Fund operating budget. It also allows 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 2024-25 operating budget.

Current Budget Books & Reports

2022-23 Summary Budget Book (PDF)
2022-23 Detail Budget Book (PDF)
2022-27 Capital Improvement Program (PDF)
2022-23 Inventory of Programs (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.