FY 2025-2026 Budget

Overview

City departments develop budget proposals, which are then reviewed and adjusted by the Mayor. The School Department develops its own budget proposal, which is reviewed and approved by the School Committee, and the final totals are delivered to the City Administration. The Mayor delivers the total municipal budget (including both City & School proposals) to City Council's Finance Committee, which reviews the complete proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, makes adjustments as it sees fit, and refers the budget to City Council as a whole for adoption. 

The Westbrook School Department's portion of the City requires an additional layer of approval before final adoption - the approval of voters at a School Budget Validation Referendum. 

Tax Calculation for FY 2025-2026

Included below is the summary of net taxes to be raised in FY 2026. Note that the "Total Tax Needs" section is the portion subject to City Council review and approval. The estimated valuation and estimated tax rate are projections included for budgeting purposes only, and are determined and set by the City Assessor in early July, after all applications for valuation exemption are processed. 

Budget Materials

Included below is information relating to the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget.