Baltimore, MD – In accordance with Article VI of the Baltimore City Charter, the Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget is now available for review. Visit the website of the Bureau of the Budget and Management Research (BBMR) to review or download a copy of the budget.

Every year, the City of Baltimore develops a budget for both the operating and capital budgets. The BBMR oversees the operating budget planning process and the Department of Planning oversees the capital budget planning process. The Department of Finance is charged with submitting the preliminary budget to the Board of Estimates. The BOE has thirty days to review and host a public hearing before voting on the proposed ordinance of estimates.

For questions about the Preliminary Budget please contact BBMR.

Taxpayers’ Night

Residents are invited to learn more about the Mayor’s proposed budget at the annual Taxpayers’ Night. This special meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm in Baltimore City Hall and via Webex. It will include a presentation on the Fiscal 2023 Preliminary Budget from Budget Director Bob Cenname. After the presentation, residents are invited to give testimony on their budget priorities.

Full details regarding participation and testimony for Taxpayers’ Night can be found on the website for the Bureau of the Budget and Management Research (BBMR).