Proposed Budget
The city manager’s proposed budget is required to be presented to the Virginia Beach City Council by the end of March each year.
After presentation and City Council discussion, a public input period is open for residents to provide feedback on the proposed budget and any potential changes.
City Council holds a Reconciliation Workshop during the first week of May before voting on the final budget.
FY26 Proposed Documents
Executive Summary
A comprehensive overview of the policies that guide the development and implementation of the annual budget.
This document is designed to provide a quick understanding of the financing strategies of the City.
Operating Budget
Detailed information on the City’s anticipated spending needs for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
It provides detailed discussions of revenues and appropriations for each department.
CIP Budget
The annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget is organized into sections based on functional areas, which include a brief description of the project, a financing plan and a map, if applicable.
Watch the presentation to City Council from the Real Estate Assessor. Starts at 17:26.
Watch the presentation to City Council on the proposed budget. Starts at 1:12.
Share Your Thoughts on the Budget
The City Council will hold two public hearings in April to gather resident input on the budget. Both meetings will start at 6 p.m. and allow for in-person and virtual audiences.
- Wednesday, April 16, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center
- Tuesday, April 22, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Bldg. 1
Residents wishing to make comments during the hearings must register with the City Clerk’s Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5 p.m. on the day of the hearing. If participating virtually, please also register via WebEx.
Do you have a specific budget question? Send it to budget@vbgov.com.
Budget-related comments can be shared with the entire City Council at citycouncil@vbgov.com.
Input related to the budget may also be submitted via SpeakUpVB.com. Give your feedback online or leave a voicemail now through 11:59 p.m. on May 7.
Did we mention those tools? The City has two interactive tools, Balancing Act and Taxpayer Receipt, that allows residents to tinker with the proposed budget, recommend changes and provide feedback.
The City Council will receive all suggested changes and comments.