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City of Portland releases Adopted Budget book for Fiscal Year 2026-27

The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget is available online in an interactive digital format for easy reading and navigation, alongside an interactive dashboard, offering transparent, detailed insights into City revenues, expenses, and strategic priorities for the year ahead.

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Council restores $12 million for police, fire, and transportation

Council voted to restore $12 million in cuts to police, firefighters, transportation, and other services in the 2026-27 budget. This keeps 30 positions, including public safety support specialists, desk clerks, and 311 call takers. Also restores money for emergency rescue teams and police training.

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City rate increases kick in starting July 1

Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on, like water, sewers, streets, parks, and garbage pickup. Rates and fees fund the operations, repair, and replacement needed to keep our city safe and sustainable. As costs rise, increases help us maintain reliable services. Find out why.

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Portland City Council adopts final budget for 2026-27

Facing massive shortfall, Council adopts a $8.5 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The budget keeps open all fire stations, parks, and community centers. Keeps all police officers on the job. Makes painful cuts to shelters, parks, and police. Some 100 workers will be laid off.

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With amendments, Council moves closer to adopting final budget

Facing a historic shortfall, the Portland City Council took a big step towards adopting a $8.5 billion budget for fiscal year that starts July 1. Councilors approved nine amendments and rejected several others.

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Notice of City Council Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Adopted Budget

Notice is hereby given for a public hearing held on June 9, 2026 by the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission on the budget approved by the budget committee for the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

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City Council approves $8.5 billion budget to close historic shortfall

Councilors delivered a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, successfully closing a record gap of over $160 million. Balancing the budget required them to make painful decisions as they considered over 40 amendments. They can still propose more amendments before final adoption next month.

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Portlanders speak out at budget listening sessions

A series of four community listening sessions – one in each district – were held to help shape the future of the City of Portland budget.

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Approved Budget

Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 294.915 notice is hereby given for a public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon to Approve the Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

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Únase a sus vecinos en una sesión de escucha de presupuesto

Se está llevando a cabo una serie de cuatro sesiones de escucha comunitaria —una en cada distrito— para ayudar a dar forma al futuro del presupuesto de la Ciudad de Portland. Únase a su distrito y haga oír su voz.

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Mayor Wilson focuses on resilience and grit in proposed budget as Portland faces record shortfall

Mayor Keith Wilson outlines ‘significant and painful cuts’ to close historic budget gap of over $160 million as revenues for fiscal year 2026-27 lag behind costs. His proposal maintains critical resources like police officers, fire stations, parks, community centers, and affordable housing.

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Join your neighbors at a budget listening session

A series of four community listening sessions – one in each district – are being held to help shape the future of the City of Portland budget. Join your district and share your voice.

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Portland City Council Adopts Spring Budget Adjustments

Portland City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025‑26 Spring Technical Adjustment Ordinance (Spring TAO), updating bureau budgets to reflect current spending, revenue projections and operational needs—including previously unbudgeted housing funds and adjustments—to address a General Fund shortfall.

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First Round of Budget Open House Events Announced

Budget planning for fiscal year 2026–27 has begun, and the City of Portland, Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee and district councilors are offering events to engage in the city’s budget process and learn about community priorities.

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City releases Current Service Level Budget Report, establishing baseline for next year’s budget

The City Budget Office released the FY 2026–27 Current Service Level Budget Report, outlining the cost of continuing services at current levels next year. The report sets a new standard for transparency and marks a shift in the budget development process, creating the baseline to guide discussions.

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City Kicks Off FY 26-27 Budget Season with Learning Session

Planning for fiscal year 2026-27 has begun and the City of Portland held a virtual budget learning session to help explain the basics of how the City's budget works, share a budgeting dashboard tool, and answered community member questions.

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City Launches FY 26-27 Budget Learning Session

Planning for fiscal year 2026-27 has begun and the City of Portland is holding a virtual budget learning session to help explain the basics of how the City's budget works.

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City administrator memo: About $106 million in unbudgeted housing funds will be reflected in Portland’s city budget

In a memo to the Portland City Council, City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III provided details about funds that have not yet been budgeted. He committed to transparency, including selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the City’s housing funds.

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