Business Planning and Budget is responsible for producing the City’s biennial budget and the City’s Five-Year Strategic Business Plan. These documents are the "blueprints" used to provide a sound financial framework for all City operations. The budget team is also responsible for regular review of revenues and expenditures to budget estimates, fiscal forecasting, coordination of the City’s land use projections, and evaluation of the fiscal impact of new development.
Community Budget Meetings
The City of Irvine hosted three community budget meetings March 21–23 to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2023-25 budget. City staff presented an overview of the budget process through presentations and dialogue and answered budget questions regarding community priorities.
Take our Budget Survey!
If you live or work in Irvine, we invite you to take a brief survey to help identify priorities for the fiscal year 2023-25 budget. Results from the survey will be used, along with feedback from Community Budget Meetings, to help shape our City’s financial plan.
Budget Awards
- Irvine Ranked No. 1 in Latest Fiscal Strength Survey
- GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- CSMFO Excellence Award for Budgeting
2021-2023 City Budget
2021-23 Mid-Cycle Budget Review
2021-23 Mid-Cycle Budget in Brief
Click here for additional budget information on the FY2021-23.
2019-2021 City Budget
2018-2019 City Budget
2018-19 Adopted Budget in Brief
2017-2018 City Budget
2017-18 Adopted Budget in Brief
2016-2017 City Budget
2016-17 Adopted Budget in Brief
2015-2016 City Budget
2015-16 Adopted Budget in Brief
2014-2015 City Budget
2014-15 Adopted Budget in Brief
2013-2014 City Budget
2013-2014 Adopted Budget in Brief
Financial Data Online
A Financial Data Online portal has been established as an additional tool to explore the City’s budget.
Budget Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click these links to answer some frequently asked questions (results will open in a new tab or window):
- Overall what are the City's Revenues and Expenses?
- What is the General Fund total budget?
- What revenue sources contribute to the City's General Fund?
- What type of expenses does the General Fund pay for?
- How does the City divide up the general fund among the City's departments?
- How much does the City spend on salaries for all departments and funds?
- What is the budget by expense type for the Police Budget?
- How much does the Orange County Great Park cost to operate? (Fund 180 Operating Fund)
- How much does the Community Services Department spend on its different programs?