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Salt Lake City Council Adopts Annual Budget Focused on a Clean, Safe and Livable City

The $2.2 billion budget invests in housing, transit, clean public spaces, and future infrastructure. 

SALT LAKE CITY, June 10, 2025 – The Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s $2.2 billion Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) budget on Tuesday. The adopted budget reflects public feedback and the Council’s long-standing priorities, including housing, transit, clean and safe neighborhoods and long-term infrastructure maintenance.  

“We’re proud to adopt a balanced budget that delivers visible improvements for residents without raising property taxes,” said Council Chair Chris Wharton. “Whether you live on the Westside or Eastside, this budget strengthens our city with investments in safety, affordability and services that residents rely on every day.” 

The adopted budget includes a General Fund of approximately $512 million to support core services such as public safety, parks and transit. It also expands neighborhood services that keep public spaces clean and safe, including investments in cleanliness, lighting and sanitation. While funding for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects is set aside in the budget, the Council will finalize which projects, like park upgrades and street repairs across the city, receive funding in August.  

The budget also advances affordable housing, improves transit access and supports competitive pay for public employees—investments that keep Salt Lake City resilient and inclusive as it grows. 

“As Salt Lake City grows, so does the demand for services—but revenues aren’t growing at the same pace right now,” said Council Vice Chair Alejandro “Ale” Puy. “This budget reflects tough but thoughtful choices to protect essential services without raising expenses for working families or those living on fixed incomes.” 

Many FY26 investments continue the Council’s focus on equity, community well-being and essential infrastructure. Highlights include: 

• Upgrades to parks, trails, restrooms and streets through the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Final project selections will be made in August.
• More affordable housing and homeownership support to help residents stay in Salt Lake City and build long-term stability
• A new Clean City Team to quickly respond to illegal dumping, camping and graffiti violations.
• Increased security services in high-use parks, public restrooms and along the Jordan River.
• Increased funding for UTA Westside on-demand rides and continued support for frequent bus routes (along 200 South, 900 South and 2100 South) and HIVE transit passes.
• Investments in Westside neighborhoods, including better street lighting, transit options and air quality monitoring.
• Improvements in the Ballpark neighborhood, including safety, landscaping and building upgrades. 

The FY26 budget takes effect July 1, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026. It was informed by public hearings, resident feedback, and an economic forecast from the Kem C. Gardner Policy. For more information about the FY26 budget, please visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. 

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About The Salt Lake City Council:  

The Salt Lake City Council is the seven-member legislative branch of Utah’s capital city. The Council sets Salt Lake City’s overall policy direction and allocates resources via the adoption of annual budgets and ordinances. The Council also serves as the Board of Directors for Salt Lake City’s Redevelopment Agency, the Local Building Authority, and the Board of Canvassers. For more information, visit slccouncil.com.