2027 City Budget
Summary
Facing about $6 million in new circuit breaker losses from Indiana's SEA 1 property tax changes, the council cut $4 million from the general fund and $2.9 million from other funds. Final adoption is October 7.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $7 million in combined reductions across county funds for 2027.
Long-term county fiscal health; every taxpayer who would otherwise absorb shifting property tax burdens.
Departments absorbing reductions and residents who rely on trimmed services.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
The 2027 budget passed with a remaining $4.2 million gap, partially closed by extra FTA revenue. It includes a record $6 million for roads and sidewalks and $19.6 million for parks. One council member worried much of it covers deferred maintenance rather than new services.
City Council Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
The 2027 budget ordinances set city spending, salaries for city workers and elected officials, and levee and Port Authority funding. These numbers determine next year's property tax-supported services.
Evansville City Council takes up 2027 budget Monday as housing, EMS and data centers stay on the table
Evansville City Council takes up 2027 budget Monday as housing, EMS and data centers stay on the table Hoosier Enquirer
City Council Budget Hearings - Day 1 - Sep 15, 2026
The proposed $252.1M budget is up 8.5%, driven by EMS, pay raises and pension/insurance costs. It uses $5.3M of cash reserves to balance — not a permanent fix — and talks of a possible local income tax loom for 2028.
City Council Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
Budget hearings run September 15–16 in Room 301. Residents can't speak at these sessions but will get input opportunities later.
County Council Meeting/2027 County Budget Hearings - Sep 2, 2026
Facing about $6 million in new circuit breaker losses from Indiana's SEA 1 property tax changes, the council cut $4 million from the general fund and $2.9 million from other funds. Final adoption is October 7.
County Council Meeting/2027 Budget Hearings (Day 1) - Aug 12, 2026
Property tax credits are eating into county revenue — a $2.5 million homestead credit loss and rising circuit breaker costs mean tight budgets ahead. The council is pushing all taxing units to keep 2027 spending growth under 6%.
Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization - May 14, 2026
The committee approved the MPO's operating budget for next fiscal year, matching the values already OK'd in March with the annual work program.
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