City Budget 2027-2028

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What is the purpose of the budget?

The budget serves as the primary policy document for prioritizing and planning the city’s service levels and addressing capital needs. The city uses a “budgeting for outcomes” approach to building the budget, referred to as Renton Results.

Using Renton Results, the budget is built around the city’s six key service areas which are directly tied to the council's adopted business plan.

  • Safety and health
  • Representative government
  • Livable community
  • Mobility
  • Utilities and environment
  • Internal support


What is the budget process?

The city’s budget is updated every two years to meet the evolving needs of our growing community and to fund solutions that make a real difference in your daily life. Your input plays a vital role in shaping these decisions. The process begins by listening to you, alongside priorities from the mayor, council, and city leaders. Together, this collaboration shapes the final budget, which is then reviewed and approved by the Renton City Council.


2027-2028 Budget Survey

Part of the budget process is the community-wide budget survey. The city’s research partner, ReconMR, reached out to a random sample of 12,500 households in April and then opened the survey to the whole community in early May. In the end, 805 people completed the survey. Learn more about the results here.


Why is my input important?

A city budget is the roadmap for how your tax dollars are invested in essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents. It sets priorities that affect your everyday experience, like public safety, transportation, parks, and infrastructure. By participating in the budget process, you help shape the community’s needs and priorities, guiding Renton’s shared vision for the future.


Next Steps

Throughout October, the Renton City Council will hear from each department on their budget ask for the upcoming biennium. During this process, three public hearings will be available for residents to speak on the budget. After presentations are complete, Renton City Council will need to pass the final budget in November for it to go into effect in 2027. Follow this page for updates throughout the process.


What is the purpose of the budget?

The budget serves as the primary policy document for prioritizing and planning the city’s service levels and addressing capital needs. The city uses a “budgeting for outcomes” approach to building the budget, referred to as Renton Results.

Using Renton Results, the budget is built around the city’s six key service areas which are directly tied to the council's adopted business plan.

  • Safety and health
  • Representative government
  • Livable community
  • Mobility
  • Utilities and environment
  • Internal support


What is the budget process?

The city’s budget is updated every two years to meet the evolving needs of our growing community and to fund solutions that make a real difference in your daily life. Your input plays a vital role in shaping these decisions. The process begins by listening to you, alongside priorities from the mayor, council, and city leaders. Together, this collaboration shapes the final budget, which is then reviewed and approved by the Renton City Council.


2027-2028 Budget Survey

Part of the budget process is the community-wide budget survey. The city’s research partner, ReconMR, reached out to a random sample of 12,500 households in April and then opened the survey to the whole community in early May. In the end, 805 people completed the survey. Learn more about the results here.


Why is my input important?

A city budget is the roadmap for how your tax dollars are invested in essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents. It sets priorities that affect your everyday experience, like public safety, transportation, parks, and infrastructure. By participating in the budget process, you help shape the community’s needs and priorities, guiding Renton’s shared vision for the future.


Next Steps

Throughout October, the Renton City Council will hear from each department on their budget ask for the upcoming biennium. During this process, three public hearings will be available for residents to speak on the budget. After presentations are complete, Renton City Council will need to pass the final budget in November for it to go into effect in 2027. Follow this page for updates throughout the process.


  • 2027-2028 budget survey in-progress!

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    The City of Renton is working on the biennial budget for 2027 and 2028. As part of this process, we are conducting a community-wide budget survey, open now.

    The city’s research partner, ReconMR, started outreach with a random selection of residents. You may receive text messages, emails, a phone call, or mailed postcard with information encouraging you to participate in the online survey.

    If you did not receive the survey from ReconMR, it will open to the public on April 22 and close May 13.

    The City of Renton is working on the biennial budget for 2027 and 2028. As part of this process, we are conducting a community-wide budget survey, open now.

    The city’s research partner, ReconMR, started outreach with a random selection of residents. You may receive text messages, emails, a phone call, or mailed postcard with information encouraging you to participate in the online survey.

    If you did not receive the survey from ReconMR, it will open to the public on April 22 and close May 13.

Page last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM