City of Portland freezes most hiring, overtime and reclassifications to address current year budget challenges

Cost-saving measures are designed to close a budget gap during the current fiscal year. Exceptions will be made for frontline public safety roles and other critical needs.

September 17, 2025 1:00 pm News article

City of Portland Releases Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Fiscal Year 2025–26 Adopted Budget is available online in three PDF volumes, alongside a new interactive dashboard, offering transparent, detailed insights into City revenues, expenses, and strategic priorities for the year ahead.

August 12, 2025 12:45 pm News article

Portland City Council adopts $8.6 billion budget for 2025-26

Facing a funding gap of roughly $150 million, the council adopted a budget focused on delivering key services, curbing homelessness, supporting public safety, and keeping parks and community centers open.

June 18, 2025 10:00 pm News article

Portland City Council advances $8.6 billion budget for final approval

Councilors considered key amendments to the FY 2025-26 city budget. Formal adoption is scheduled for June 18.

June 12, 2025 9:45 am News article

Portland City Council closer to adopting $8.6 billion budget

Key amendments to the 2025-26 city budget would restore cuts to parks maintenance, reduce funding for tree regulation, and redirect spending on contractors to support councilors’ priorities.

June 10, 2025 6:09 pm News article

Portland City Council approves $8.5 billion preliminary budget, redirecting $2 million from police to parks

Facing an historic budget shortfall, councilors opt for a no-frills budget for now but save several questions for later. Key decisions Wednesday include redirecting money from police to parks, and increasing rideshare fees and golf fees to fund core services.

Updated May 22, 2025 12:09 am News article

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson presents a 'Back to Basics' budget focused on core values

Next, the Portland City Council will review Wilson’s proposal for investing $8.54 billion to operate city services and address Portland’s challenges.

May 5, 2025 12:00 pm News article

‘Portland is Rising’ – Mayor Keith Wilson Delivers State of the City Address Focused on Rebuilding and Uniting Portland

Four months into his first term, Mayor Wilson reflects on progress and urgent priorities as he prepares to release his proposed budget for the city.

May 2, 2025 4:00 pm News article

Portland Insights Survey reveals high marks for parks, concerns about homelessness, affordability and safety

Portlanders highlight community priorities and challenges, giving high marks to the city’s parks, natural spaces and arts scene but remain concerned about homelessness, the cost of living and community safety, according to findings from the most recent Portland Insights Survey.

April 14, 2025 1:20 pm News article

Portland City Administrator releases draft budget recommendations

The document is a starting point for a city government facing a historic budget shortfall.

February 28, 2025 11:00 am Press release

City of Portland previews options to address a growing budget gap

A memo sent to the Portland City Council details the city’s financial challenges and provides a sneak preview of options for cutting costs.

January 17, 2025 8:05 am News article

Forecast predicts $27 million gap for the City of Portland, requiring spending cuts to balance next year’s budget

With expenses outpacing revenue, City leaders have been planning ahead for financial challenges. They now have more detailed information about what it will take to stabilize the budget.

December 10, 2024 11:30 am News article

With expenses growing faster than revenues, City of Portland prepares for cuts to balance the next budget

Mayor Ted Wheeler issues budget guidance, preparing for transition to a new mayor and expanded city council in new form of government.

October 25, 2024 11:00 am News article

Wheeler: Collaborate now to prepare for financial challenges ahead

Mayor releases early budget direction, directing city leaders to set up Portland for success during historic government transition.

August 5, 2024 12:30 pm News article

City releases Portland Insights Survey, inviting feedback about services, concerns and quality of life

Learn what to do if you receive a survey in the mail.

June 3, 2024 12:00 pm News article

Mayor's Proposed Budget Published

May 3, 2024 10:56 am

City staff and council host Budget Listening Sessions in April

Learn more about the state of the City’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

April 10, 2024 9:57 am Newsletter

City releases 2022 Portland Insights Survey results, more than 5,000 Portlanders share thoughts on city services, policy and budget

Last fall, the City took an approach to learning Portlanders’ thoughts on City services, policy and budget decisions aiming to ensure that all Portlanders, including historically underserved communities, have a voice and representation in local government.

July 31, 2023 2:40 pm Press release

Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes

Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.

September 9, 2021 10:00 am Press release