2026 Annual Budget

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2026 Annual Budget

Clark County’s budget process follows state requirements specified by RCW 36.40.   The council serves as the county’s legislative authority, implementing policy by allocating funding to county departments and elected offices.  The county manager takes policy directions from the council and coordinates with the Budget Office, which is responsible for facilitating, preparing, and updating the county budget.  The county manager recommends a balanced budget to the council that fulfils their policy direction and is within the resources available to the county. 

The hearing presentation and video are on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/clark-county-council-meetings under the date December 2, 2025.

Clark County adopted the 2026 Annual Budget on December 2, 2025. Overall, the adopted budget reflects a strong and financially sound position for the organization. For 2026, the total adopted expense budget is $886 million. This strategic financial plan is supported by $741 million in revenues and $145 million in fund balance. The council voted to approve a 1% property tax levy increase, as well as any available banked capacity, for the General Fund, Road Fund, Conservation Futures Fund and Metropolitan Parks District Fund. 

2026 Annual Budget Reports
2026 Adopted Budget Reports - December 2, 2025

Clark County News Release - December 6, 2025

2026 County Manager Recommended Budget Reports - November 4, 2025
2026 Department Submissions Budget Reports - October 6, 2025