The City’s 2027 Preliminary Budget is now available online for review. The budget outlines the City’s financial plan and priorities for the upcoming year and provides the legal framework for Newcastle to continue essential services and advance capital improvement projects.

View the digital budget book online. This interactive resource lets users browse budget sections or print a copy, and works on computers, tablets, and smartphones. To request the budget in an alternative format, contact City Hall by email or 425-649-4444.

City Council will review the 2027 Preliminary Budget at study sessions on October 6 and October 20, 2026. Public hearings for community input on the budget, revenue sources, and property tax levy are scheduled for October 6 and November 3, 2026. Council must adopt the budget before December 31, 2026. Find out how to attend, watch, or comment on the City Council page.

Visit the Finance Department’s Budget page to learn more.