Proposed $3.6 billion budget presented to Charlotte City Council

Charlotte budget proposal keeps property taxes unchanged

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte’s city manager is proposing a budget without property tax increases for the next fiscal year. Marcus Jones made the promise during a public presentation before the city council Monday evening. The proposed balanced budget comes in at around $3.6 billion. Jones is hoping to avoid an increase in 2027 as well, if the city can pass a one-cent sales tax to cover the cost of improving and maintaining publ…

Proposed $3.6 billion budget presented to Charlotte City Council

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones presented the $3.6 billion proposed 2026 fiscal year budget to council members on Monday.

What is (and isn't) in the 2026 proposed budget?

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones has proposed a $943.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 — a roughly 5% increase above the city’s current budget.Key areas include increased spending on youth programs, changes to animal control, pay raises for city employees and more.The proposed budget does not include an increase to the city’s property tax, which makes up more than half of the proposed budget’s revenue. However, Jones did propose to raise …