The City of Carlsbad operates on a July to June fiscal year. The city budget has three main sections, the Operating Budget, which covers the day to day work of the city, like providing police and fire services, libraries, parks and recreation, and other core services; the plan for investing in digital infrastructure; and the Capital Improvement Program, which covers major construction projects. 

Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget

The fiscal year 2025-26 budget was adopted by the City Council at its June 17, 2025, meeting. It covers the time period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program

Community budget workshop

City staff hosted a workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 for residents interested in learning about the preliminary fiscal year 2025-26 city budget and asking questions.

Detailed notes on the questions and comments received at the workshop were included with the agenda packet for the City Council's consideration.

The public is encouraged to share their priorities with the City Council throughout the year. This can be done in writing or by speaking during the public comment portion of the City Council agenda. The annual budget is reviewed and approved during a series of meetings each spring. You can sign up to be notified of City Council meetings and get agendas and staff reports via email.

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