Budget

New: Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

The FY 2027 proposed operating budget totals $187.1 million for the city’s 10 operating funds. This represents an overall increase of 6.6% from the FY 2026 budget. This proposed budget reflects the priorities identified by the Mayor and Council and the input received from residents and staff. The budget maintains flat real and personal property tax rates, continues the implementation of the city’s adopted water and sewer utility rates, and proposes a modest increase of $20 per year for the refuse and recycling rate, and a $10 per equivalent residential unit (ERU) increase in the stormwater management fee. The FY 2027 proposed CIP includes new appropriations of $35.2 million and supports 56 capital projects. The budget includes seven new capital projects which prioritize asset preservation, regulatory compliance, safety, and placemaking while positioning the city for long-term sustainability.

FY 2027 Proposed Budget

A PDF version of the FY 2027 Proposed Budget is also available.

The document below includes questions submitted by the Mayor and Council during the FY 2027 budget review process and responses prepared by city staff. It is provided to offer additional context and transparency related to the city’s budget discussions.

FY 2027 Mayor and Council Budget Q&A

Announcement for the City of Rockville FY 2027 Budget Priorities Survey, available in three languages, with website link for more information.

Every year, the City of Rockville evaluates which projects, services, and initiatives will be included in future year budgets by weighing needs, funding levels, and other competing priorities. An online survey seeking input from the community on priorities and soliciting ideas has been developed for this year’s budget process and will be available through spring 2026. The City of Rockville invites its community members to submit a budget priorities survey.

Community Budget Priorities Survey

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar

The Fiscal Year 2027 budget planning is officially underway. The budget calendar below provides the dates of budget public hearings, Mayor and Council meetings, and other items of public interest. Meeting dates are subject to change.

Date	Event
Sept. 15, 2025	Community Budget Priorities Survey Available
Nov. 10, 2025	Budget Timeline Presentation / Budget Public Hearing
Jan. 5, 2026	Mayor and Council Priorities Discussion
March 6, 2026	Proposed FY 2027 Budget and Capital Improvements Program Posted to the City’s Website
March 9, 2026	Introduction of Proposed FY 2027 Budget and Capital Improvements Program
March 9, 2026	Budget Public Hearing Budget Worksession
March 23, 2026	Budget Public Hearing Budget Worksession
April 13, 2026	Budget Public Hearing / Budget Worksession Close of Community Survey and Budget Public Record
May 4, 2026	Adoption of FY 2027 Budget and Capital Improvements Program