Fiscal Year 2026
The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget responsibly protects the critical City services our residents and businesses rely on, while continuing to fulfill the City’s commitments as an employer, asset owner, and economic driver.
The $4.8 billion FY 2026 Operating Budget and $4.5 billion FY 2026-2030 Capital Plan reflects Boston's aspirations to be the safest, greenest, and most family-friendly city in the country, as well as its determination to maintain strong fiscal health.
This fiscally responsible budget will ensure the City is prepared for economic uncertainties, while maintaining a well-resourced government that is responsive to the needs of Boston.
The FY26 Operating Budget and FY26-FY30 Capital Plan continue to be supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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FY26 Operating Budget
Operating Budget by Category
- The FY26 Operating Budget covers day-to-day expenses for the City, including people like teachers, police officers, and firefighters and services like housing, recycling, and transportation.
- The $4.8 billion FY26 Operating Budget seeks to deliver excellent City services, maintain Boston's status as the safest major city in the country, and promote housing security and affordability. Targeted reductions to both personnel and non-personnel spending will enable the City to meets its obligations and stay nimble in the face of shifting economic and federal dynamics.
FY26-30 Capital Plan
Capital Budget Expenditures by Category
- The Capital Plan is how the City makes critical improvements to the City's infrastructure and facilities like schools, libraries, parks, fire and police stations, roads, bridges, and civic spaces.
- The $4.5 billion FY26-30 Capital Plan will maintain and build the cherished public spaces of Boston, including schools, open spaces, community centers, libraries, and safe streets. This year’s Plan includes new funds to support parks and playgrounds, school renovations, library and community center construction, and roadway infrastructure improvements.
To learn more about the budget, please visit the Operating Budget, Capital Plan, Featured Analyses Pages, and Open Data Portal.
FY26 Annual Operating Budget Growth
Budgetary growth in the FY26 annual operating budget is driven by multiple factors and supported by increased revenue.
Hover over the chart segments for explanations of growth. (Note that the one-time $110 million Housing Accelerator Program appropriation made in FY25 is not reflected below; with that included, budget growth is lower at $96 million.)
Revenue Growth
Expenditure Growth
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Operating Budget
The operating budget covers the day-to-day expenses required to deliver services to residents. These costs return year after year and include items like staff wages, office supplies and utilities.
Capital Plan
The Capital Plan is how the City constructs, renovates, or makes major improvements to our facilities and infrastructure.
Featured Analyses
Learn about specific funding and initiatives supported by the FY26 budget.
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