FY2026 Budget Planning

Work on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026 is underway! Each year, this process helps us plan how to use public dollars to support city services, programs and projects that matter to our community.

FWLab staff will share updates at City Council work sessions from April through August. These meetings are a chance for the City Council and the community to learn more about what’s shaping the budget.

In August, the city manager will share a recommended budget with the City Council. Then in September, the council will vote on the final budget and tax rate for the upcoming year. The new fiscal year starts Oct. 1, 2025.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the process!

City Council Meetings

Currently scheduled City Council meeting dates are below. This list will update as additional meetings are scheduled:

Date/Time Meeting Location Public Comments
  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    04:00 PM
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, August 05, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    10:00 AM
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025
    10:00 AM
Budget Work Session Meeting

New City Hall

100 Fort Worth Trail

Location

New City Hall, 

City Council Work Session Room

 

 

Community Engagement

Do you have questions about the process, or ideas for what the FY2026 Budget should focus on? Go to Connect Fort Worth to provide feedback online! 

And stay tuned for information about upcoming in-person community engagement opportunities!