Budget News

Community members can help shape the upcoming City budget at a series of public meetings starting Monday, June 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Owen R. Hopkins Public Library.

The City Council has approved a Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the City of Corpus Christi’s ongoing efforts to maintain long-term fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency. Since 2023, the City has taken proactive steps to manage its finances, implementing over $20 million in structural changes to ensure a balanced budget. This year, the City evaluated its financial position earlier to make adjustments and ensure a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The City of Corpus Christi has secured $115 million in funding to support a range of community improvements, including upgrades to public safety services, streets, parks and recreation facilities, and library improvements through the issuance of the General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 transaction that priced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The initial projection identifies a manageable estimated $940,000 gap in revenues to expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2026. This initial forecast is a best practice and a key step in beginning the budget process, setting service delivery expectations for the coming fiscal year.

Actualmente, la Ciudad está definiendo sus prioridades fiscales para el próximo año, y la participación de los residentes es fundamental. 

The City of Corpus Christi is calling for public input as it begins developing the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget by launching a community-wide survey.

Council received a presentation regarding updates to the FY27 Budget Development Timeline.

The City of Corpus Christi invites residents to participate in the seventh and final community input session for the proposed FY 2026 Budget.

The City of Corpus Christi invites residents to participate in the sixth of seven community input sessions for the proposed FY 2026 Budget. The input session will be at the Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Drive. 

The City of Corpus Christi invites residents to participate in the fifth of seven community input sessions for the proposed FY 2026 Budget, with sessions scheduled in each Council District. The input session will be at the Northwest Senior Center, 9725 Up River Road. This is in Council District 1.