Strategy & Budget

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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.

Proposed 2026 Budget

The proposed FY 2026 Budget is structured to fund the level of services expected by our community while continuing to advance Council's strategic priorities and key initiatives. Based on input and feedback, resources are aligned within a balanced budget to make Charlotte the place where current residents, visitors, and new members of our community thrive.

The total Proposed FY 2026 Budget is $3.65 billion. The proposed budget is comprised of the annual operating budget and the FY 2026 - 2030 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.

A public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., or as soon as practicable thereafter, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Members of the public who are interested in speaking during the public hearing may complete the Online Speaker Sign Up Form or call the City Clerk's Office at 704.336.2248.

Proposed FY 2026 Budget(PDF, 54MB)