Management and Budget

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Philip A. Hagen
Director

Budget Process Timeline

Budget Timeline

Note: Calendar dates are subject to slight variation each year, depending on the Board of Supervisors' approved calendar.

Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Process Timeline

  • December 2: Joint County/School Budget Committee to discuss FY 2027 fiscal forecast
  • January 22: FCPS Superintendent releases FY 2027 Proposed Budget
  • February 10: School Board holds public hearings on budget
  • February 17: County Executive releases FY 2027 Advertised Budget Plan
  • February 24: Joint County/School Budget Committee to discuss FY 2027 budget and tax rate
  • February 26: School Board adopts FY 2027 (proposed) Budget Plan
  • March 17: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2027 tax rate
  • March 17: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2026 Third Quarter Review
  • April 14: School Board Presents FCPS Budget to Board of Supervisors
  • April 14-16: Board of Supervisors holds public hearings on FY 2027 Budget
  • April 28: Board of Supervisors marks-up FY 2027 Budget
  • May 5: Board of Supervisors adopts FY 2027 Budget
  • May 21: School Board adopts FY 2027 Approved Budget
  • July 1: FY 2027 Budget Year begins

Fairfax County’s budget is the backbone of the community, funding essential services like schools, public safety, parks, libraries, and more for all residents. By law, Virginia requires Fairfax County to create and maintain a balanced budget every year.

Planning the budget is a year-round effort that begins each fall. During this time, the County Executive and School Superintendent present their budget forecasts. These forecasts predict how the local economy, housing market, and tax revenues are expected to perform in the upcoming fiscal year.

Want to learn more about how this process works? Watch the video for a deeper dive into the details!

 

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