Budget Engagement

Every year, the City of Cincinnati asks for community feedback on the proposed budget. As part of that process, the City looks for ways to better engage with the community and broaden outreach.

The Office of Budget and Evaluation collaborates with the Department of City Planning and Engagement to further enhance communication and engagement strategies throughout the budget process. This includes educational opportunities and a variety of public meetings. A key facet is public input.

The main goal of budget engagement is to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the process. There are multiple opportunities to participate, including online and in person at public forums.  Getting involved is encouraged.

Be Involved, Informed Throughout the Budget Process

Budget Schedule

The FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget Schedule can be viewed here. Please see the attached memo for an outline of FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget process. 

Budget Basics Virtual Information Session 

City of Cincinnati’s Office of Budget and Evaluation as well as the Department of City Planning and Engagement will be holding a budget basics session on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 on Zoom. Register to participate here

Please follow the link to learn more about the basics of the City's Budget.

Budget and Finance Committee Public Hearings 

The City of Cincinnati’s Budget & Finance Committee is holding three (3) public hearings, to receive public input and discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget on the following dates:

  • February 24, 2025-5:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers 801 Plum Street, Room 300 Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • March 3, 2025-5:30 P.M. at Dunham Recreation Center 4356 Dunham Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45238.
  • March 12, 2025-5:30 P.M. at Evanston Recreation Center 3204 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

Budget and Finance Presentations 

Cincy on Track Critical Infrastructure Plan 

Please follow to the link for more information on the CSR Sale and Cincy on Track Critical Infrastructure Plan.

Leveraged Support 

Please follow to the link for more information on Leveraged Support