City of Corpus Christi FY 2027 Budget Forecast

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council received a preliminary General Fund Forecast for FY 2027. 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.

Due to the City’s ongoing commitment to responsible planning, it is well-positioned to address the gap. The FY 2027 Budget will focus on maintaining current service levels.  The City will pursue a balanced approach that includes targeted expenditure reductions and a review of fees and cost-recovery structures to ensure alignment between service levels and funding.

Community Engagement in the budget process has begun with an Online Community Budget Survey. A City Council budget goal-setting workshop will follow in June, then discussions with individual city departments, community input sessions, and Council workshops, culminating in the adoption of the FY 2027 budget in September.

This multi-faceted approach reflects the City's commitment to responsible fiscal management, core service protection, and meaningful community engagement as it prepares for the upcoming fiscal year.

Additionally, the City is launching a new interactive budget webpage that will provide residents with regular updates throughout the FY 2027 budget process and additional opportunities for community engagement and feedback. Visit: https://www.engagement.corpuschristitx.gov/fy-2027-proposed-budget

For more information, media representatives can contact Robert Gonzales, Public Information Manager, at 361-826-3233 or robertg8@cctexas.com.