The City of Carlsbad operates on a July to June fiscal year. The city budget has three main sections, the Operating Budget, which covers the day to day work of the city, like providing police and fire services, libraries, parks and recreation, and other core services; the plan for investing in digital infrastructure; and the Capital Improvement Program, which covers major construction projects.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Timeline
Community members are encouraged to learn about the city budget and provide input.
May 23, 2023, 5 p.m.
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Preliminary budget presented to the City Council
June 1, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
1635 Faraday Ave.
Community budget workshop
June 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Budget public hearing and consideration of approval
July 1, 2023
First day of the new fiscal year
