Posted:06/11/2026

FY 2026-27 Budget Book Front cover with a collage of images that include and aerial view of a trail, a parking enforcement officer, and a family on bikes on a trail.
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The Elk Grove City Council unanimously adopted a balanced $491 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during their June 10 regular meeting.  The new spending plan will take effect on July 1.

The FY 2026-27 budget includes a General Fund operating budget for day-to-day city programs and services and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for infrastructure projects. The City’s General Fund Budget is $107.5 million for FY 2026-27, which is about $10.1 million (10.4%) more than last fiscal year. The long-term financial outlook shows a balanced General Fund budget (revenues are more than expenditures) annually over the next five years.

"The City’s strong financial position allows us to continue investing in the programs, services, and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for Elk Grove residents while maintaining a sustainable outlook for our future," said Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann. 

Budget Highlights include:

  • 11 new staff positions; and
  • Enhanced public safety through additional police staffing, expanded traffic enforcement, Real Time Information Center operations, and technology investments; and
  • Expanded investment in homelessness prevention, outreach, housing assistance, interim shelter operations, and advancement of the future Permanent Homeless Shelter; and
  • Increased investment in traffic congestion relief and transportation infrastructure, including roadway maintenance, traffic signal enhancements, intersection improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle safety projects; and
  • Increased support for local businesses, Historic Main Street revitalization, and implementation of the City’s Arts and Creative Economy Strategy; and
  • Continued investment in major community projects including the Elk Grove Library, Permanent Homeless Shelter, Kammerer Road Extension, Fish Hatchery Restoration, Old Town Streetscape Phase II, and Laguna Creek Trail improvements.


"While many local governments find themselves navigating significant budget pressures, Elk Grove remains focused on delivering exceptional services, investing strategically, and planning thoughtfully for the years ahead,” said Elk Grove Mayor, Bobbie Singh-Allen. “Thanks to the many Elk Grove residents who supported Measure E and the City's disciplined approach to financial management, we are well-positioned to continue meeting the needs of our growing community.”

The City will maintain a 25% Reserve, or ‘rainy day fund,’ to assist with navigating future economic uncertainty and cash flow needs in case market conditions shift downward. The City Council will also continue to fund the City’s Opportunity Reserve that adds flexible funding for projects, acquisitions, unforeseen events, or other needs of the community. The Opportunity Reserve is fully funded at 5% of adjusted appropriations.

Details of the City’s budget can be found online at elkgrove.gov/budget. For more information, contact Budget Manager, Nathan Bagwill at 916-627-3361 or [email protected].

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