Strategy & Budget

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Share Your Input for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The city is seeking input from residents regarding their budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Residents can share feedback through the FY 2027 Budget Survey. The survey will remain open until Monday, April 6. The Balancing Act budget simulation tool is available for residents to adjust budgets for various city departments and align resources with the services that are most important to them.

As part of this effort, the city will also host two budget engagement events, listed below, in March, providing residents with opportunities to learn about the budget process and share their feedback.

March 17, 6 p.m.: In-person Budget 101 Session.
March 31: Budget Listening Session
The city will host a virtual Budget Listening Session on March 31 at 6 p.m. to provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the budget process and share their feedback. During the session, residents will be able to engage with staff and understand how the budget affects key areas such as housing, workforce development, and mobility. Participants can join virtual breakout rooms and provide comments on the city’s budget priorities. This event is free but registration is required.

Following resident engagement, the city manager will present the Proposed FY 2027 Budget on May 4. Council workshops and presentations can be streamed on the GOV Channel, YouTube and the GOV Channel Streaming App.

The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. To make a request, please contact Cherie Smith at cherie.smith@charlottenc.gov.

About Strategy and Budget

The Strategy & Budget Department is responsible for the development and oversight of the city's annual operating budget and the five-year Capital Investment Plan.

The budget department provides policy and management analysis, coordination of the Charlotte City Council's business agenda, and administration of the organization's performance management and strategic planning processes.

Adopted 2026 Budget

The Adopted FY 2026 Budget included a thorough review of revenue and financial options to ensure that the use of available resources is maximized to serve the community while maintaining a good value to residents and consistency with council priorities.

The total Adopted FY 2026 Budget is $3.65 billion and is comprised of the annual operating budget and the FY2026-FY2030 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The annual operating budget reflects day-to-day operations, while the CIP represents large capital outlays over a five-year time horizon. While not a General Obligation (GO) bond year, other investments will be made in construction of new facilities, renovations of existing facilities, purchases of vehicles and large equipments, and investments in technology systems.

Adopted FY 2026 Budget(PDF, 52MB)

Adopted FY 2026 Budget in Brief(PDF, 2MB)