Budget
About
In the City of Lake Stevens, annual budgeting begins with a six-year financial forecast and general direction provided by the City Council. The city budget process serves the function of creating a framework to implement the policies set forth by that body to administer the city organization and deliver the various services to the community.
Under the general guidance of the mayor and chief administrative officer, department directors have primary responsibility for formulating budget proposals in line with the mayor and City Council priorities.
The budget document sets forth the city's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
2026 Budget Documents
- 2026 Proposed Annual Budget
- 2026 Digital Budget Book Link (External ClearGov Site)
- 2026 Annual Budget - Ordinance No. 1205
- 2026 Budget Calendar- subject to change
- 2026 Budget - Notice of Public Hearings
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 1 - Council Meeting 09.09.2025
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 2 - Preliminary Budget - Council Retreat 09.13.2025
- 2026 Budget Presentation - Department Reports - Council Retreat 09.13.2025
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 3 - Budget Workshop 09.30.25
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 4 - Proposed Operating Budget 10.21.25
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 5 - Proposed Capital & Operating Budget Review 11.06.25
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 6 - Public Hearing on Property Tax 11.18.25
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 7 - Public Hearing on Proposed Budget 11.18.25
- 2026 Budget Presentation No. 8 - Final Public Hearing on Proposed Budget 11.25.25
2025 Digital Budget Book Link (External ClearGov Site)
2024 Digital Budget Book Link (External ClearGov Site)