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The Budget Office will host two community engagement events in February to help residents understand how the City’s budget works, how community input shapes budget decisions, and how the community can meaningfully participate in the budget process - both now and in future cycles.

The Budget Office will host two community engagement events in February to help residents understand how the City’s budget works, how community input shapes budget decisions, and how the community can meaningfully participate in the budget process - both now and in future cycles.

Learn how the City prepares its budget each year.

Special permit application, PB200

Read what changed in this year’s budget to make it increase year-over-year

See the major changes to this year's budget compared to last year.

Curious how your tax dollars are being spent? Our open budget datasets provide a transparent and detailed view into the city’s financial planning and spending–nearly a billion dollars for the 2025 financial year.

In February, join us for one of two City Budget Walk Throughs, where City leaders and staff will break down how the budget is developed, how funding decisions are made, and how residents can meaningfully participate in future budget-shaping opportunities.

Cambridge’s FY26 budget reflects moderate growth, with key increases supporting schools, salaries, preschool expansion, and public safety initiatives like body cameras.

Cambridge’s economic success and strides in employment, including in the higher education and life sciences sectors, help make the City’s budget possible.