Local government / Bellingham
Learn more about the City Budget
We know “budget season” isn’t the most thrilling phrase—but it does lay the groundwork for the services, programs, and investments our community relies on. These sessions help ensure we’re allocating resources responsibly and transparently, with thoughtful discussion along the way.
City of Bellingham news reported the following in its 2026-10-15 newsletter. This article covers the “Learn more about the City Budget” section.
We know “budget season” isn’t the most thrilling phrase—but it does lay the groundwork for the services, programs, and investments our community relies on. These sessions help ensure we’re allocating resources responsibly and transparently, with thoughtful discussion along the way.
On Monday, Oct. 19, City Council will be diving into details of the proposed 2027 budgets for Police, Fire, and Municipal Court. In the evening, they will hold a public hearing about our 2027 revenue projections, including a 1% increase to the regular property tax levy.
Learn more about how we create our budget and the details of this year’s proposed budget on our budget page .
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City of Bellingham news →Source publication: Oct 15, 2026
Source checked: Oct 19, 2026
Brief prepared: Oct 15, 2026
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