Use the following resources to learn more about and participate in the City of Greensboro's budget process.
Review the Recommended Budget
During its June 18, 2024, meeting, City Council adopted the $802-million Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. It took effect on July 1, 2024.
Learn More About the Budget Development Process
Try to Balance the Budget
Balancing Act is an online simulation tool you can use to create your own City of Greensboro budget. Give Balancing Act a try!
The Balancing Act tool represents a high-level look at City operations and highlights services that have the most impact on Greensboro residents.
When using the simulator, remember:
Each click adds or subtracts one percent of the overall category. For example, if police had a budget of $50 million, one click would add or subtract $500,000 from the overall police budget.
The goal is to get as close to balanced without leaving a deficit. Since each click is one percent of the service budget, getting to $0 may be difficult. However, a small surplus is fine.
Budget Q&A
You asked, we answered!
Check out the 2024 Community Budget Sessions Q&A for information provided in response to residents’ questions asked during the winter this year's Community Budget Sessions. Questions are grouped by department.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Calendar
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget will be under development early 2025.
February-March
February to March - Community Budget Sessions
May
May - City Manager presents recommended budget to City Council.
June
June - Public hearing to receive comment on recommended budget.
June - City Council considers budget adoption.
July
July 1 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 begins.
What's It Cost?
Can you guess what it costs to run a city government? Play along and find out!
