April 01 2026

Budget survey sent to random sampling of resident

A random selection of residents will receive a postcard, email, and text messaging with a unique code to participate in the budget survey. 

April 22 2026

Budget survey live for general public

May 13 2026

Budget survey closed

May 29 2026

Budget survey results and recommendations presented to Mayor

July 2026

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) / Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Review

September 01 2026

Mayor's final decision on proposed budget

October 05 2026

Mayor budget message and preliminary budget to council

October 12 2026

Committee of the Whole Budget Presentations

City service areas and department presentations

October 12 2026

Public hearing #1

Public Hearing to solicit public input on the Preliminary 2027/2028 Budget development

October 19 2026

Public hearing #2

Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2027/2028 Budget and revenue sources during regular Renton City Council meeting.

October 26 2026

Council questions and final public hearing

Final public hearing on the Final 2027/2028 Budget during regular Renton City Council meeting

November 09 2026

Finance Committee Meeting and first reading of 2027/2027 Budget Ordinance

During the regular city council meeting:

  • 1st reading of 2027/2028 budget ordinance
  • 1st reading of 2027 property tax levy ordinance/s
  • 1st reading of fee amendment ordinances (if any) 
  • 2027/2028 utility rate and user fee ordinance(s)/resolution 
November 16 2026

Second and final reading of 2027/2028 Budget Ordinance

January 01 2027

2027/2028 budget activated

February 02 2027

Final budget published